Cosmetic compositions comprising a polymer and a surfactant

Abstract

The present invention relates to a cosmetic composition comprising one or more hybrid polymers comprising one or more synthetic polymer units comprising repeating units of a structure of Formula (1) and one or more water-soluble and / or water-swellable polysaccharide polymer units, and one or more surfactants selected from the group consisting of anionic, cationic, non-ionic, zwitterionic and / or amphoteric surfactants.

Description

[0001]COSMETIC COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING A POLYMER AND A SURFACTANTThe present invention relates to a cosmetic composition comprising one or more hybrid polymers comprising one or more synthetic polymer units comprisingrepeating units of a structure of Formula (1) and one or more water-soluble and / or water-swellable polysaccharide polymerunits, and one or more surfactants selected from the group consisting of anionic,cationic, non-ionic, zwitterionic and / or amphoteric surfactants.Cosmetic compositions such as a shampoo, hair conditioner, cream rinse, bodywash, shower gel, hand soap, bubble bath, facial cleanser, cleansing mask, make-up remover, soap or cleansing foam typically contain surfactants and a rheologymodifier. However, certain surfactants are not compatible with certain rheologymodifiers. For example, certain surfactants, in particular certain ionic surfactants,may decrease the stability and thus the storability of thickened cosmetic compositions. Some rheology modifiers (e.g. Xanthan gum) have their limitations in stabilizing complex formulations with oils, pearlizers and cationic ingredients. Increasing theconcentration in order to achieve a better stabilization is usually not an option as itwill have a negative impact on the texture (stringy, gelly, etc.). Customers are thusforced to use Carbomers which are not biodegradable.In general, there is a need for cosmetic compositions that are stable and storable.Furthermore, there is a need for cosmetic compositions that contain biodegradableingredients. It is particularly challenging to provide stable and storable cosmeticcompositions that contain surfactants, including ionic surfactants, and a biodegradable rheology modifier. Accordingly, there is a need for cosmeticcompositions that contain a biodegradable rheology modifier which is compatiblewith various surfactants, including ionic surfactants. Surprisingly, it has been found that certain hybrid polymers can effectively thicken cosmetic compositions that contain various surfactants. Accordingly, the present invention relates to a cosmetic composition comprising:(A) one or more hybrid polymers comprising:(A-i) one or more synthetic polymer units comprising:(a) repeating units of a structure of Formula (1): wherein R1and R2are independently selected from H, methyl or ethyl; A is a linear or branched C1-C12-alkyl group; and Q+is a cosmetically acceptable cation; and (b) optionally one or more crosslinking or branching units; and(c) optionally one or more further repeating units which aredifferent from a repeating unit of structure of Formula (1) and fromthe crosslinking or branching units; and (A-ii) one or more water-soluble and / or water-swellable polysaccharidepolymer units; and(B) one or more surfactants selected from the group consisting of anionic,cationic, non-ionic, zwitterionic and / or amphoteric surfactants. Advantageously, the cosmetic compositions of the present invention are stable and storable.As used herein, the following definitions apply unless stated otherwise: Allpercentages are percent by weight (w / w) of the respective composition they referto. The term “wt.-%” means percentage by weight. All ratios are weight ratios. “Molecular weight” or “M.Wt.” or “MW” and grammatical equivalents mean the weight average molecular weight unless otherwise specifically specified. Number average molecular weight: Mn The number average molecular weight is the statistical average molecular weight of all the polymer chains in the sample, and is defined by: where Mi is the molecular weight of a chain and Ni is the number of chains of that molecular weight. Mn can be predicted by polymerization mechanisms and is measured by methods that determine the number of molecules in a sample of a given weight; for example, colligative methods such as end-group assay. If Mn is quoted for a molecular weight distribution, there are equal numbers of molecules on either side of Mnin the distribution. Weight average molecular weight: Mw The weight average molecular weight is defined by: Compared to Mn, Mw takes into account the molecular weight of a chain indetermining contributions to the molecular weight average. The more massive the chain, the more the chain contributes to Mw. The polydispersity index PDI is used as a measure of the broadness of a molecular weight distribution of a polymer, and is defined by: The larger the PDI, the broader the molecular weight distribution. A monodisperse polymer where all the chain lengths are equal has an Mw / Mn=1. “Viscosity” is measured at 25 °C in centipoise (cP) (= millipascal seconds (mPas))using an RV Brookfield viscometer with 10 to 90 % torque at 20 RPM, unlessotherwise stated. Rheology modifiers are preferably thickening agents. “Water-soluble” refers to any material that is sufficiently soluble in water to form a clear solution to the naked eye at a concentration of 0.1 % by weight of the material in water at 25 °C. The term “water-insoluble” refers to any material that is not “water-soluble”. “Substantially free from” or “substantially free of” means less than 1 %, or lessthan 0.8 %, or less than 0.5 %, or less than 0.3 %, or about 0 %, by total weight ofthe composition or formulation. “Cosmetically acceptable” means that the compositions, formulations or components described are suitable for use in contact with human keratinous tissue without undue toxicity, incompatibility, instability, allergic response, and the like. Allcompositions and formulations described herein which have the purpose of beingdirectly applied to keratinous tissue are limited to those being cosmetically acceptable.The term “derivative” may include but is not limited to amide, ether, ester, amino,carboxyl, acetyl, acid, salt and / or alcohol derivatives of a given compound. In at least one embodiment, “derivatives thereof” means the amide, ether, ester, amino, carboxyl, acetyl, acid, salt and / or alcohol derivatives thereof. The term “monomer” means a discrete, non-polymerized chemical moiety capable of undergoing polymerization in the presence of an initiator or any suitable reaction that creates a macromolecule, e.g. such as radical polymerization, polycondensation, polyaddition, anionic or cationic polymerization, ring opening polymerization or coordination insertion polymerization. “Unit” means a monomer that has already been polymerized, i.e. is part of a polymer.As used herein, the term “polymer” may be understood in the broadest sense as achemical formed from polymerization of two or more monomers. The term“polymer” shall include all materials made by the polymerization of monomerssynthetically as well as natural polymers. Polymers made from only one type of monomer are called homopolymers. Herein, a polymer comprises at least two monomers. Polymers made from two or more different types of monomers are called copolymers. The distribution of the different monomers can be random, alternating or block-wise (i.e. block copolymer). It will be understood that a copolymerized part of a polymer may also be combined with one or more blocks ofpolymer units. The term “polymer” used herein may include any type of polymerincluding homopolymers, copolymers, and block polymers.The “biobased content” as used herein is reported in ASTM D6866-12, Method B (see section 3.3.9 of ASTM D6866-12). “Biobased carbon content”, “biobased content”, “biogenic carbon content”, “bio-based content”, “biomass-derived carbon” herein refer to the same thing and are all measured in wt.-%. Herein, the term ‘bio- based carbon content’ is used. ASTM D6866-12, Method B lab results report the percentage of bio-based carbon content relative to total carbon, and not to total mass of the sample or molecular weight. A comment on bio-based carbon content calculation: Presently ASTM D6866-12, Method B (see section 9 of ASTM D6866- 12) requires the percent modern carbon value (pMC) reported to be multiplied by a correction factor of 0.95 to account for excess carbon-14 in the atmosphere due to nuclear weapons testing. However, a revision is pending for ASTM D6866-12, Method B to update the correction factor to 0.98 due to ongoing decrease in excess atmospheric14CO2. For the purposes of accuracy, the new correction factor of 0.98 is often reported in the field e.g. by suppliers. Generally, results below ~20 % bio-based carbon will not be affected. However, results close to 100% will be ~2-3 % bio-based carbon higher using the 0.98 factor vs 0.95. Results between ~20-90 % will increase by 0-3 %. Hence the term “bio-based carbon content” as used herein is defined by the equation: Bio-based carbon content = pMC * 0.95 (%) A review on measurement methods of bio-based carbon content for biomass- based chemicals and plastics is given by Massao Kunioka in Radioisotopes, 62, 901-925 (2013). The renewable carbon index (RCI) may be determined according to ISO 16128 (e.g., ISO 16128-1:2016). Water may be excluded from the calculation. Synthetic polymer unitsIn at least one embodiment, the synthetic polymer unit comprises from 90 mol-%to 99.9 mol-% repeating units of a structure of Formula (1) (units (a)) and from0.01 mol-% to 10 mol-% crosslinking or branching units (units (b)). Preferably, thesynthetic polymer unit comprises from 95 mol-% to 99.9 mol-% units (a).Preferably, the synthetic polymer unit comprises from 0.01 mol-% to 5 mol-% units(b), more preferably from 0.01 mol-% to 3 mol-% units (b). In at least oneembodiment, the synthetic polymer unit comprises units (a) and units (b) such thatthe sum thereof is at least 99 mol-%. In at least one embodiment, the syntheticpolymer unit consists of units (a) and units (b).Repeating units of a structure of Formula (1) (Units (a))In at least one embodiment, the synthetic polymer unit comprises at least onerepeating unit according to Formula (1). In at least one embodiment, the syntheticpolymer unit comprises two or more different repeating units according toFormula (1), such as repeating units according to Formula (1) having different Q+counterions. The cation Q+may be any cosmetically acceptable cation. In at least one embodiment, Q+is H+, NH4+, an organic ammonium ion [NHR5R6R7]+wherein R5, R6, and R7independently of one another is hydrogen, a linear or branched alkylgroup having 1 to 22 carbon atoms, a linear or branched, mono- or poly-unsaturated alkenyl group having 2 to 22 carbon atoms, a C6-C22 alkylamidopropyl group, a linear mono-hydroxyalkyl group having 2 to 10 carbon atoms or a linear or branched dihydroxyalkyl group having 3 to 15 carbon atoms, and wherein at least one of the radicals R5, R6, and R7is not hydrogen, or Q+is Li+, Na+, K+, ½ Ca++, ½ Mg++, ½ Zn++, 1 / 3 Al+++, or combinations thereof.In at least one embodiment, the synthetic polymer unit comprises repeating unitsaccording to Formula (1) wherein R1and R2are independently selected from H, methyl or ethyl;A is a linear or branched C1-C12-alkyl group; andQ+is H+, NH4+, an organic ammonium ion conforming to [NHR5R6R7]+wherein R5, R6, and R7independently of one another is hydrogen, a linear or branched alkyl group having 1 to 22 carbon atoms, a linear or branched, mono- or poly-unsaturated alkenyl group having 2 to22 carbon atoms, a C6-C22 alkylamidopropyl group, a linear mono-hydroxyalkyl group having 2 to 10 carbon atoms or a linear or branched dihydroxyalkyl group having 3 to 15 carbon atoms, and wherein at least one of the radicals R5, R6, and R7is not hydrogen, or Q+ is Li+, Na+, K+, ½ Ca++, ½ Mg++, ½ Zn++, 1 / 3 Al+++, or combinations thereof. Preferably, Q+is H+, NH4+, Na+, or K+. More preferably, Q+is H+, NH4+, Na+. Particularly preferably, Q+is NH4+or Na+.In at least one embodiment, the synthetic polymer unit comprises at least onerepeating unit (a) according to Formula (1) wherein R1and R2are independently selected from H, methyl or ethyl; A is a linear or branched C1-C12-alkyl group; and Q+is H+, Li+, Na+, K+, ½ Ca++, ½ Mg++, ½ Zn++, 1 / 3 Al+++, or combinations thereof, preferably wherein Q+is Na+.In at least one embodiment, Q+ is NH4+. In at least one embodiment, Q+ is selectedfrom the group monoalkylammonium, dialkylammonium, trialkylammonium and / or tetraalkylammonium salts, in which the alkyl substituents of the amines may independently of one another be (C1 to C22)-alkyl radicals or (C2 to C10)-hydroxyalkyl radicals. NH4+ is preferred because it is more soluble in favoredsolvent(s) usable / used in the polymer synthesis. Na+ is preferred because ofreduced likelihood of undesired gases being produced during synthesis and also due to economic advantages.In at least one embodiment, the repeating units according to Formula (1) aredefined in that residue R1is H, methyl or ethyl, preferably H or methyl, in particularH. In at least one embodiment, the repeating units according to Formula (1) aredefined in that residue R2 is H, methyl or ethyl, preferably H or methyl, in particularH. In at least one embodiment, the repeating units according to Formula (1) aredefined in that residue A is a linear or branched C2-C8-alkyl group, preferably alinear or branched C3-C6-alkyl group, more preferably a linear or branched C3-C5-alkyl group, particularly preferably a linear or branched C4-alkyl group. In at leastone embodiment, the repeating units according to Formula (1) are defined in thatresidue A is a branched C3-C5-alkyl group, particularly preferably a branched C4-alkyl group. In at least one embodiment, the repeating units according to Formula(1) are defined in that residue A is a bivalent residue having a sum formula -[CnH2n]-, wherein n is 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, or 12, preferably 3, 4,or 5, particularly preferably 4. In at least one embodiment, the repeating unitsaccording to Formula (1) are defined in that residue A is -C(CH3)2-CH2-. In at leastone embodiment, the repeating units according to Formula (1) are defined in thatresidues R1 and R2 are both each selected from H, methyl and ethyl, preferablyare both each selected from H and methyl, in particular are both each H. In at leastone embodiment, the repeating units according to Formula (1) are defined in thatresidue R1 is H and residue A is -C(CH3)2-CH2-. In at least one embodiment, therepeating units according to Formula (1) are defined in that residue R2is H andresidue A is -C(CH3)2-CH2-. In at least one embodiment, the repeating unitsaccording to Formula (1) are defined in that residues R1and R2are both each H and residue A is -C(CH3)2-CH2-.In at least one embodiment, the repeating units according to Formula (1) resultfrom the incorporation of a monomer selected from the group consisting of acryloyldimethyltaurates, acryloyl-1,1-dimethyl-2-methyltaurates, acryloyltaurates, acryloyl-N-methyltaurates, and salts and combinations thereof. In at least one embodiment, the repeating units according to Formula (1) result from the incorporation of a monomer selected from the group consisting of acryloyldimethyltaurates, acryloyl-1,1-dimethyl-2-methyltaurates, acryloyltaurates, acryloyl-N-methyltaurates, and combinations thereof and salts thereof with one or more counterions Q+as defined herein, in particular wherein Q+is H+, NH4+, Na+, K+, or a combination of two or more thereof.In at least one embodiment, the repeating units according to Formula (1) resultfrom the incorporation of acryloyldimethyltaurate or a salt thereof. Preferably, the repeating units according to Formula (1) result from the incorporation of acryloyldimethyltaurate or one or more salts thereof with one or more counterions Q+as defined herein, in particular wherein Q+is H+, NH4+, Na+, K+, or a combination of two or more thereof.In at least one embodiment, the repeating units according to Formula (1) have adegree of neutralization of between 0 mol-% and 100 mol-%. In at least one embodiment, the repeating units according to Formula (1) have a degree of neutralization of from 50.0 to 100 mol-%, preferably from 80 mol-% to 100 mol-%, more preferably from 90.0 to 100 mol-%, even more preferably from 95.0 to100 mol-%. Particular preference is given to a degree of neutralization of morethan 80 mol-%, more preferably more than 90 mol-%, even more preferably more than 95 mol-%. In at least one embodiment, the monomers resulting in units in the synthetic polymer unit are neutralized with a base prior to the polymerization, and / or the hybrid polymer after polymerization is neutralized with a base. In at least one embodiment, the monomers resulting in units (a) and / or (b) are neutralized with a base prior to the polymerization, and / or the hybrid polymer after polymerization is neutralized with a base. In at least one embodiment, the base is selected from bases comprising a cation selected from the group consisting of NH4+, Li+, Na+, K+, Ca++, Mg++, Zn++, Al+++,Zr++++ and mixtures thereof. In at least one embodiment, monomers resulting in theone or more synthetic polymer units are neutralized with a base prior to polymerization, and / or the polymer is neutralized with a base after polymerization, preferably wherein the base is selected from bases comprising an ion selected from the group consisting of Li+, Na+, K+, Ca++, Mg++, Zn++, Al+++, and combinations thereof, in particular wherein the base is selected from hydroxides, carbonates and hydrogen carbonates comprising an ion selected from the group consisting of Li+,Na+, K+, Ca++, Mg++, Zn++, Al+++, and combinations thereof. In at least oneembodiment, the base is selected from hydroxides, carbonates and hydrogen carbonates comprising a cation selected from the group consisting of NH4+, Li+, Na+, K+, Ca++, Mg++, Zn++, Al+++and mixtures thereof. In at least one embodiment, the base is selected from the group consisting of gaseous ammonia, ammonium hydrogen carbonate, ammonium carbonate, ammonium hydroxide, sodium hydrogen carbonate, sodium carbonate, sodium hydroxide, potassium hydrogen carbonate, potassium carbonate, potassium hydroxide, lithium hydrogen carbonate, lithium carbonate, lithium hydroxide, calcium hydrogen carbonate, calcium carbonate, calcium hydroxide, preferably sodium hydrogen carbonate, sodium carbonate, sodium hydroxide, potassium hydrogen carbonate, potassium carbonate, potassium hydroxide, even more preferably sodium hydrogen carbonate, sodium carbonate, sodium hydroxide, most preferably sodium hydrogen carbonate and sodium carbonate.In at least one embodiment, the synthetic polymer unit comprises from 95 mol-%to 99.9 mol-%, or at least 95.5 mol-%, or at least 96 mol-%, or at least 96.5 mol-%,or at least 97 mol-%, or at least 97.5 mol-%, or at least 98 mol-%, or at least98.5 mol-%, or at least 99 mol-%, or at least 99.5 mol-% of repeating unitsaccording to Formula (1).Crosslinking or branching units (Units (b))In at least one embodiment, the polymer comprises one or more crosslinking orbranching units. Such crosslinking or branching units may be any units that enable crosslinking or branching polymeric units. Preferably, the crosslinking or branching units resultfrom the incorporation of a monomer comprising at least two olefinicallyunsaturated double bonds. The synthetic polymer unit may comprise crosslinkingor branching units, wherein the crosslinking or branching units result from the incorporation of a monomer comprising at least two olefinically unsaturated doublebonds. The one or more synthetic polymer units may comprise from 0.01 mol-% to10 mol-%, preferably from 0.01 mol-% to 5 mol-%, more preferably from 0.01 mol-% to 3 mol-% of crosslinking or branching units.In at least one embodiment, the crosslinking or branching units comprise at leastone oxygen, nitrogen, sulfur or phosphorus atom. In at least one embodiment, thecrosslinking or branching units result from monomers having a molecular weight ofless than 500 g / mol. In at least one embodiment, the units (b) are bifunctional ortrifunctional crosslinking agents.In at least one embodiment, the synthetic polymer unit comprises at least onecrosslinking or branching unit. In at least one embodiment, the synthetic polymerunit comprises two or more different crosslinking or branching units.In at least one embodiment, the crosslinking or branching units result from the incorporation of a monomer according to Formula (2): wherein R1is independently selected from H, methyl or ethyl; and R2is a linear or branched alkylene group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms, or is a linear or branched, mono- or polyunsaturated alkenylene group having 2 to6 carbon atoms. In at least one embodiment, the crosslinking or branching units result from the incorporation of a monomer according to Formula (3) wherein R1is independently selected from H, methyl or ethyl; and R2is H, or is a linear or branched alkyl group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms, or is a linear or branched, mono- or polyunsaturated alkylene grouphaving 2 to 6 carbon atoms;D, E, and F are independently methyleneoxy (-CH2O-), ethyleneoxy (-CH2-CH2-O-), propyleneoxy (-CH(CH3)-CH2-O-), a linear or branched alkylene group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms, a linear or branched, singularly or multiply unsaturated alkenylene group having 2 to 6 carbon atoms, a linear mono-hydroxyalkylene group having 2 to 6 carbon atoms or a linear or branched dihydroxyalkylene group having 3 to 6 carbon atoms; ando, p, and q each independently are an integer from 1 to 50.It will be understood that also more than one crosslinking or branching units may be combined with each other, in other words, may be incorporate into the polymer.Thus, also one or crosslinking or branching units of Formula (2) may be combinedwith also one or crosslinking or branching units of Formula (3).In at least one embodiment, the crosslinking or branching units result from the incorporation of a crosslinker selected from the group consisting of methylenebisacrylamide; methylenebismethacrylamide; esters of unsaturated monocarboxylic and polycarboxylic acids with polyols, preferably di-acrylates and tri-acrylates and -methacrylates (e.g. glycerol propoxylate triacrylate [GPTA]), more preferably butanediol and ethylene glycol diacrylate and -methacrylate, trimethylolpropane triacrylate (TMPTA) and trimethylolpropane trimethacrylate (TMPTMA); allyl compounds, preferably allyl (meth)acrylate, triallyl cyanurate, diallyl maleate, polyallyl esters, tetraallyloxyethane, triallylamine, tetraallylethylenediamine; allyl esters of phosphoric acid, vinylphosphonic acidderivatives, and salts and combinations thereof. In at least one embodiment, thecrosslinking or branching units result from the incorporation of trimethylolpropane triacrylate (TMPTA). Particularly preferred as crosslinkers for the synthetic polymer units of the invention are glycerol propoxylate triacrylate (GPTA), trimethylolpropane triacrylate (TMPTA), pentaerythritol diacrylate mono stearate (PEAS), hexanediol diacrylate (HDDA), hexanediol dimethacrylate (HDDMA), PEG-Dimethacrylate (e.g., average Mn 550), and Glyceryl Propoxy Triacrylate, and a combination of two or more thereof. Especially preferred is glycerol propoxylate triacrylate (GPTA).In one embodiment, the polymer contains 0.1 to 20 wt.-%, or 0.2 to 10 wt.-%, or0.3 to 9 wt.-%, or 0.4 to 8 wt.-%, or 0.5 to 7 wt.-%, or 0.6 to 5 wt.-%, or 0.6 to1.0 wt.-%, of one or more crosslinkers.In one embodiment, the polymer as used in the context of the present invention contains 2-acrylamido-2-methylpropane sulfonic acid. In one embodiment, thepolymer as used in the context of the present invention contains 20 to 100 wt.-%,or 230 to 99 wt.-%, or 40 to 98 wt.-%, or 45 to 97 wt.-%, or 50 to 96 wt.-%, or 60 to90 wt.-%, or 75 to 85 wt.-%, of 2-acrylamido-2-methylpropane sulfonic acid.In one embodiment, the polymer as used in the context of the present invention contains one or more (poly)saccharides as one or more further monomers. In one embodiment, the polymer as used in the context of the present invention containsone or more Tara gum repeating units as one or more further monomers.The polymer may be prepared by any means. In one embodiment, the polymer is prepared by using one or more peroxides. In one embodiment, the polymer is prepared by using one or more peroxides selected from the group consisting of dilauroylperoxide, and tert.-butylhydroperoxide. In one embodiment, the polymer is prepared by using 2-methylpropionate. In one embodiment, the hybrid polymer contains or consists of CaesalpiniaSpinosa Gum / Ammonium AMPS Crosspolymer (Aristoflex Eco T). In a preferredembodiment of the present invention, the hybrid polymer is Aristoflex Eco T, whichmay comprise AMPS, tara gum, and a crosslinker. It is polymerized by radicalpolymerization. Aristoflex Eco T is readily biodegradable according to OECDMethod 301 B. Further repeating units (Units (c)) Optionally, further repeating units, which are different from a repeating unit ofstructure of Formula (1) and from the crosslinking or branching units, may also bepresent in the polymer. In at least one embodiment, the one or more syntheticpolymer units comprise a unit (c) from 1.0 mol-% to 9.99 mol-%, preferably from 2.0 mol-% to 9.99 mol-% of neutral repeating structural units. In at least oneembodiment, the one or more synthetic polymer units comprise at least oneneutral repeating structural unit as unit (c).In at least one embodiment, the synthetic polymer unit comprises at least oneneutral repeating structural unit selected from the group consisting of N-vinylformamide, N-vinylacetamide, N-methyl-N-vinylformamide, N-methyl-N- vinylacetamide, N-vinyl-2-pyrrolidone, N-vinylcaprolactam, vinylacetate, N,N-dimethylacrylamide, N-isopropylacrylamide, acrylamide, methylacrylate, behenylpolyethoxy-(25)-methacrylate, laurylpoly-ethoxy-(7)-methacrylate, cetylpolyethoxy-(10)-methacrylate, stearylpoly-ethoxy-(8)-methacrylate, methoxypoly-ethoxy-(12)-methacrylate, and combinations thereof. Optionally, the synthetic polymer unit may comprise at least one anionic repeating structural unit which are different from the repeating units of a structure ofFormula (1) of unit (a) as unit (c). In at least one embodiment, the syntheticpolymer unit comprises from 1.0 mol-% to 9.99 mol-%, preferably from 2.0 mol-%to 9.99 mol-% of anionic repeating structural units, wherein the anionic repeating structural units result from the incorporation of a monomer comprising at least one carboxylate anion, and wherein the anionic repeating structural units are different from units (a).In at least one embodiment, the anionic repeating structural unit results from theincorporation of monomers according to formula (A): wherein R1and R3are H, methyl or ethyl, or C(O)O-Z+;X, Y are selected from a covalent bond, O, CH2, C(O)O, OC(O), C(O)NR3or NR3C(O);M are selected from a covalent bond, -[C(O)O-CH2-CH2]n-, a linear orbranched alkylene group with 1 to 6 carbon atoms, a linear or branched, mono- or polyunsaturated alkenylene group with 2 to6 carbon atoms, a linear mono-hydroxyalkylene group with 2 to6 carbon atoms or a linear or branched di-hydroxyalkylene group with3 to 6 carbon atoms;n is an integer from 1 - 5 andZ+is H+, NH4+, an organic ammonium ion [HNR5R6R7]+wherein R5, R6and R7are independently hydrogen, a linear or branched alkyl group with 1 to 22 carbon atoms, a linear or branched, mono- or polyunsaturated alkenyl group with 2 to 22 carbon atoms, aC6 to C22 alkylamidopropyl group, a linear mono-hydroxyalkyl group with 2 to 10 carbon atoms or a linear or branched di-hydroxyalkyl group with 3 to 10 carbon atoms, and wherein at least one of R5, R6and R7is not hydrogen, or Z+is Li+, Na+, K+, ½ Ca++, ½ Mg++, ½ Zn++, 1 / 3 Al+++, or combinations thereof. In at least one embodiment, Z+ isH+, NH4+, Li+, Na+, K+, ½ Ca++, ½ Mg++, ½ Zn++, or 1 / 3 Al+++, preferably H+, NH4+, Li+, Na+or K+.In at least one embodiment, the anionic repeating structural unit results from theincorporation of monomers according to formula (A) wherein X is a covalent bondor is CH2. In at least one embodiment, the anionic repeating structural unit results from the incorporation of monomers according to formula (A) wherein Y is acovalent bond, CH2, C(O)O, or C(O)NR3. In at least one embodiment, the anionicrepeating structural unit results from the incorporation of monomers according to formula (A) wherein M is a covalent bond, -[C(O)O-CH2-CH2]n-, a linear orbranched alkylene group with 1 to 6 carbon atoms. In at least one embodiment,the anionic repeating structural unit results from the incorporation of monomersaccording to formula (A) wherein R1is H, methyl or ethyl; X is a covalent bond or isCH2; Y is a covalent bond, CH2, C(O)O, or C(O)NR3; R3 is H, methyl or ethyl; M isa covalent bond, -[C(O)O-CH2-CH2]n-, a linear or branched alkylene group with 1 to 6 carbon atoms; Z+is H+, NH4+, Li+, Na+, K+, ½ Ca++, ½ Mg++, ½ Zn++, or 1 / 3 Al+++, or combinations thereof.In at least one embodiment, the synthetic polymer unit comprises at least oneanionic repeating structural unit selected from the group consisting of acrylic acid, methacrylic acid, itaconic acid, carboxyethylacrylate, carboxyethylacrylate oligomers, 2-propylacrylic acid 2-ethylacrylic acid, and their respective alkali or alkaline earth metal salts. Optionally, the synthetic polymer unit may comprise at least one further optionalunit which is different from the above units as unit (c). In at least one embodiment,the synthetic polymer unit comprises at least one of such further optional unit. In atleast one embodiment, the optional unit results from the incorporation of amonomer selected from the group consisting of unsaturated carboxylic acids and their anhydrides and salts, and also their esters with aliphatic, olefinic, cycloaliphatic, arylaliphatic or aromatic alcohols having a carbon number of from1 to 22. In at least one embodiment, the optional unit results from the incorporationof at least one monomer selected from the group consisting of functionalized (meth)acrylic acid esters, acrylic or methacrylic acid amides, polyglycol acrylic or methacrylic acid esters, polyglycol acrylic or methacrylic acid amides, dipropyleneglycolacrylic or methacrylic acid esters, dipropylenglycolacrylic or methacrylic acid amides, ethoxylated fatty alcohol acrylates or -methacrylates, propoxylated fatty alcohol acrylates or linear or cyclic N-vinylamides or N-methylvinyl amides.In at least one embodiment, the optional unit results from the incorporation of amonomer selected from the group consisting of N-vinylformamide, N-vinylacetamide, N methyl-N-vinylformamide, N-methyl-N-vinylacetamide, N-vinyl-2-pyrrolidone (NVP), N vinylcaprolactam, vinylacetate, methylvinylether, ethylvinylether, methylallylether, ethylmethallylether, styrol, acetoxystyrol, methylmethallylether, ethylallylether, tert-butylacrylamide, N,N-diethylacrylamide, N,N-dimethylacrylamide, N,N-dimethylmethacrylamide, N,N-dipropylacrylamide, N-isopropylacrylamide, N-propylacrylamide, acrylamide, methacrylamide, methylacrylate, methymethylacrylate, tert-butylacrylate, tert-butylmethacrylate, n-butylacrylate, n-butylmethacrylate, laurylacrylate, laurylmethacrylate, behenylacrylate, behenylmethacrylate, cetylacrylate, cetylmethacrylate, stearylacrylate, stearylmethacrylate, tridecylacrylate, tridecylmethacrylate, polyethoxy-(5)-methacrylate, polyethoxy-(5)-acrylate, polyethoxy-(10)- methacrylate, polyethoxy-(10)-acrylate, behenylpolyethoxy-(7)-methacrylate, behenylpolyethoxy-(7)-acrylate, behenylpolyethoxy-(8)-methacrylate, behenylpoly- ethoxy-(8)-acrylate, behenylpolyethoxy-(12)-methacrylate, behenylpoly-ethoxy- (12)-acrylate, behenylpolyethoxy-(16)-methacrylate, behenylpolyethoxy-(16)- acrylate, behenylpolyethoxy-(25)-methacrylate, behenylpolyethoxy-(25)-acrylate, laurylpoly-ethoxy-(7)-methacrylate, laurylpolyethoxy-(7)-acrylate, laurylpolyethoxy- (8)-methacrylate, laurylpolyethoxy-(8)-acrylate, laurylpolyethoxy-(12)-methacrylate, laurylpolyethoxy-(12)-acrylate, laurylpolyethoxy-(16)-methacrylate, laurylpolyethoxy-(16)-acrylate, laurylpolyethoxy-(22)-methacrylate, laurylpolyethoxy-(22)-acrylate, laurylpolyethoxy-(23)-methacrylate, laurylpolyethoxy-(23)-acrylate, cetylpolyethoxy-(2)-methacrylate, cetylpolyethoxy- (2)-acrylate, cetylpolyethoxy-(7)-methacrylate, cetylpolyethoxy-(7)-acrylate, cetylpolyethoxy-(10)-methacrylate, cetylpolyethoxy-(10)-acrylate, cetylpolyethoxy- (12)-methacrylate, cetylpolyethoxy-(12)-acrylate cetylpoly-ethoxy-(16)- methacrylate, cetylpolyethoxy-(16)-acrylate cetylpolyethoxy-(20)-methacrylate, cetylpolyethoxy-(20)-acrylate, cetylpolyethoxy-(25)-methacrylate, cetylpolyethoxy- (25)-acrylate, cetylpolyethoxy-(25)-methacrylate, cetylpolyethoxy-(25)-acrylate, stearylpolyethoxy-(7)-methacrylate, stearylpolyethoxy-(7)-acrylate, stearylpoly- ethoxy-(8)-methacrylate, stearylpolyethoxy-(8)-acrylate, stearylpolyethoxy-(12)- methacrylate, stearylpolyethoxy-(12)-acrylate, stearylpolyethoxy-(16)- methacrylate, stearylpolyethoxy-(16)-acrylate, stearylpolyethoxy-(22)- methacrylate, stearylpoly-ethoxy-(22)-acrylate, stearylpolyethoxy-(23)- methacrylate, stearylpolyethoxy-(23)-acrylate, stearylpolyethoxy-(25)- methacrylate, stearylpolyethoxy-(25)-acrylate, tridecylpolyethoxy-(7)-methacrylate, tridecylpolyethoxy-(7)-acrylate, tridecylpolythoxy-(10)-methacrylate, tridecylpolyethoxy-(10)-acrylate, tridecylpolyethoxy-(12)-methacrylate, tridecylpolyethoxy-(12)-acrylate, tridecylpolyethoxy-(16)-methacrylate, tridecylpolyethoxy-(16)-acrylate, tridecylpolyethoxy-(22)-methacrylate, tridecylpoly- ethoxy-(22)-acrylate, tridecylpolyethoxy-(23)-methacrylate, tridecylpolyethoxy-(23)- acrylate, tridecylpoly-ethoxy-(25)-methacrylate, tridecylpolyethoxy-(25)-acrylate, methoxypolyethoxy-(7)-methacrylate, methoxy-polyethoxy-(7)-acrylate, methoxypoly-ethoxy-(12)-methacrylate, methoxypolyethoxy-(12)-acrylate, methoxypolyethoxy-(16)-methacrylate, methoxypolyethoxy-(16)-acrylate, methoxypolyethoxy-(25)-methacrylate, methoxy-polyethoxy-(25)-acrylate, acrylic acid, ammonium acrylate, sodium acrylate, potassium acrylate, lithium acrylate, zinc acrylate, calcium acrylate, magnesium acrylate, zirconium acrylate,methacrylic acid, ammonium methacrylate, sodium methacrylate, potassiummethacrylate, lithium methacrylate, calcium methacrylate, magnesium methacrylatee, zirconium methacrylate, zinc methacrylate, 2-carboxyethylacrylate,ammonium 2-carboxyethylacrylate, sodium 2-carboxyethylacrylate, potassium2-carboxyethylacrylate, lithium 2 carboxyethylacrylate, zinc 2-carboxyethylacrylate,calcium 2-carboxyethylacrylate, magnesium 2-carboxyethylacrylate, zirconium 2-carboxyethylacrylate, 2-carboxyethylacrylate-oligomere, ammonium2-carboxyethylacrylate-oligomers, sodium 2-carboxyethylacrylate-oligomers,potassium 2-carboxyethylacrylate-oligomers, lithium 2 carboxyethylacrylate-oligomers, zinc 2-carboxyethylacrylate-oligomers, calcium 2-carboxyethylacrylate- oligomers, magnesium 2-carboxyethylacrylate-oligomers, zirconium2-carboxyethylacrylate-oligomers, itaconic acid, sodium itaconate, potassiumitaconate, lithium itaconate, calcium itaconate, magnesium itaconate, zirconium itaconate, zinc itaconate,2-ethylacryl acid, ammonium 2-ethylacrylate, sodium2-ethylacrylate, potassium 2-ethylacrylate, lithium 2-ethylacrylate, calcium2-ethylacrylate, magnesium 2-ethylacrylate, zirconium 2-ethylacrylate, zinc 2-ethylacrylate, 2-propylacryl acid, ammonium 2-propylacrylate, sodium2-propylacrylate, potassium 2-propylacrylate, lithium 2-propylacrylate, calcium2-propylacrylate, magnesium 2-propylacrylate, magnesium 2-propylacrylate, zirconium 2-propylacrylate, zinc 2-propylacrylate, and combinations thereof. In at least one embodiment, the optional unit results from the incorporation of a monomer selected from the group consisting of N-vinylformamide, N- vinylacetamide, N-methyl-N-vinylacetamide, N-vinyl-2-pyrrolidone (NVP), N,N- diethylacrylamide, acrylamide, methacrylamide, methylacrylate,methylmethylacrylate, tert-butylacrylate, acrylic acid, methacrylic acid, 2-carboxyethylacrylate, 2-carboxyethylacrylate oligomers, itaconic acid, and combinations thereof.In at least one embodiment, the optional unit results from the incorporation of amonomer selected from the group consisting of acrylic acid, methacrylic acid, styrenesulfonic acid, maleic acid, fumaric acid, crotonic acid, itaconic acid, andsenecic acid. In at least one embodiment, the optional unit results from monomersselected from the group consisting of open-chain N-vinyl amides, preferably N-vinylformamide (VIFA), N-vinylmethylformamide, N-vinylmethylacetamide (VIMA) and N-vinylacetamides; cyclic N-vinyl amides (N-vinyl lactams) with a ring size of 3 to 9, preferably N-vinylpyrrolidones (NVP) and N-vinylcaprolactam; amides of acrylic and methacrylic acid, preferably acrylamide, methacrylamide, N,N-dimethylacrylamide, N,N-diethylacrylamide, and N,N-diisopropylacrylamide; alkoxylated acrylamides and methacrylamides, preferably hydroxyethyl methacrylate, hydroxymethylmethacrylamide; hydroxyethylmethacryl amide, hydroxypropylmethacrylamide, and mono[2-(methacryloyloxy)ethyl]succinate; N,N-dimethylaminomethacryIate; diethylaminomethylmethacryIate; acrylamideo-and methacrylamideoglycolic acid; 2- and 4-vinylpyridine; vinyl acetate; glycidylmethacrylate; styrene; acrylonitrile; vinyl chloride; stearyl acrylate; lauryl methacrylate; vinylidene chloride; tetrafluoroethylene; and combinations thereof. Polysaccharide polymer unitThe hybrid polymer comprises a polysaccharide polymer unit. Preferably, thepolysaccharide polymer unit is a water-soluble and / or water-swellablepolysaccharide polymer unit. In at least one embodiment, the hybrid polymer is awater-soluble and / or water-swellable hybrid polymer.In at least one embodiment, the polysaccharide polymer unit absorbs water and / orforms a gel or gum when immersed in water. In at least one embodiment, thepolysaccharide polymer unit is a natural gum or mucilage. Natural gums are useful because they are generally soluble in water due to the presence of an excessive number of -OH moieties which form hydrogen bonds with water molecules. In atleast one embodiment, the polysaccharide polymer unit is a natural gum derivedfrom a plant. The polysaccharide polymer unit may be uncharged or charged (i.e., a salt). In atleast one preferred embodiment, the polysaccharide polymer unit is uncharged.In at least one embodiment, the water-soluble and / or water-swellable polysaccharide polymer unit is selected from the group consisting of chitosan, xanthan gum, fenugreek gum, tara gum, locust bean gum, carrageenan, guar gum, alginate, agar, gum tragacanth, tamarind kernel gum, gum arabica, cherry gum, gum karaya, okra gum, cassia gum, chicle gum, konjac gum glucomannan,gum ghatti, pectin, sclerotium gum, gellan gum, Tamarindus indica seed gum,sclerotium gum, dextran, dextrin, starch, derivatives thereof, and combinations thereof.In at least one embodiment, the polysaccharide polymer unit is selected from thegroup consisting of tara gum, guar gum, locust bean gum, cassia gum, fenugreekgum, glucomannan, Tamarindus indica seed gum, sclerotium gum, dextran,dextrin, xanthan gum, starch, and combinations thereof. In at least one embodiment, the polysaccharide polymer unit is selected from the group consisting of tara gum, guar gum, glucomannan, and combinations thereof. In atleast one embodiment, the polysaccharide polymer unit is selected from the groupconsisting of tara gum, guar gum, and combinations thereof. Chitosan is a linear polysaccharide composed of randomly distributed β-linked D glucosamine and N-acetyl-D-glucosamine monomers. Xanthan gum is composed of pentasaccharide repeat units, comprising glucose, mannose, and glucuronic acid in the molar ratio of about 2.0:2.0:1.0. Fenugreek gum is, as its name suggests, derived from fenugreek and is a galactomannan where the ratio of mannose:galactose is approximately 1:1. Tara gum is a galactomannan and comes from the small tree or thorny shrub having the latin name Caesalpinia spinosa. The ratio of mannose:galactose in tara gum is approximately 3:1. Locust bean gum is a galactomannan vegetable gum extracted from the seeds of the carob tree. Locust bean gum consists mainly of high-molecular-weight hydrocolloidal polysaccharides composed of galactose and mannose units combined through glycosidic linkages. Carrageenan is a linear sulfated polysaccharide that are extracted from red edible seaweeds. There are three main varieties of carrageenan, which differ in their degree of sulfation: kappa- carrageenan has one sulfate group per disaccharide; iota-carrageenan has two sulfates per disaccharide; lambda carrageenan has three sulfates per disaccharide. All carrageenans are high-molecular weight polysaccharides made up of repeating galactose units and 3,6-anhydrogalactose, both sulfated and non sulfated. The units are joined by alternating α-1,3 and β-1,4 glycosidic linkages. Guar gum is a polysaccharide composed of the sugars galactose and mannose: the backbone is a linear chain of β 1,4-linked mannose residues to which galactose residues are 1,6-linked at every second mannose, forming short side- branches. Guar gum is primarily the groand endosperm of guar beans. Alginate may also be referred to in the literature as algin or alginic acid. Alginate is an anionic polysaccharide derived from brown algae and is a linear copolymer with homopolymeric blocks of (1-4)-linked β-D-mannuronate residues and α L guluronate residues. Agar is derived from the polysaccharide agarose, which forms the supporting structure in the cell walls of certain species of algae. Agar is actually the resulting mixture of two components: the linear polysaccharide agarose, and a heterogeneous mixture of smaller molecules called agaropectin. Agarose is a linear polymer made up of the repeating unit of agarobiose, which is a disaccharide made up of D-galactose and 3,6-anhydro-L-galactopyranose. Gum tragacanth is a natural gum obtained from the dried sap of several species of Middle Eastern legumes of the genus Astragalus. Gum tragacanth is made up of two types of polysaccharide fractions: tragacanthin and bassorin. Tragacanthin is water-soluble and bassorin is water-swellable. The polysaccharide fractions of gum tragacanth comprise D galacturonic acid, D-galactose, L-fructose, D-xylose and L-arabinose. Tamarind kernel gum is a polysaccharide of glucose, galactose and xylose in a molar ratio of about 3:2:1. The backbone of the tamarind seed gum polysaccharide is based on a glucose units that are substituted with galactose and xylose. Gum Arabica comes from the Acacia tree. Both gum Arabica and gum ghatti comprise arabinogalactan polysaccharide, which consists of arabinose and galactose monosaccharides. Konjac glucomannan is a non-ionic polysaccharide foand in the tubers of Amorphophallus konjac and consists of (1,4)-linked β D mannose and β –D-glucose in a molar ratio of about 1.6:1. Preferably, the polysaccharide polymer unit is an uncharged polysaccharide polymer unit. The term “uncharged polysaccharide polymer unit” is well known to a person skilled in the art. In at least one embodiment, the polysaccharide polymer unit is selected from thegroup consisting of tara gum, guar gum, locust bean gum, cassia gum (e.g., cassiatora gum), fenugreek gum, cellulose, starch, glucomannan, Tamarindus Indica seed gum, sclerotium gum, dextran, dextrin, xanthan gum, and combinations thereof, preferably from the group consisting of tara gum, guar gum, glucomannan, and combinations thereof. In at least one embodiment, the polysaccharide polymer comprises glucose and / or galactose units. In at least one embodiment, the polysaccharide polymer is a galactomannan. Galactomannans are polysaccharides consisting of a mannose backbone with galactose side groups (more specifically, a (1-4)-linked beta-D- mannopyranose backbone with branchpoints from their 6-positions linked to alpha- D-galactose, i.e.1-6-linked alpha-D-galactopyranose). In at least one embodiment, the polysaccharide polymer is a guar gum or a guar gum derivative. In at least one embodiment, the guar gum derivative is selected from the group consisting of hydroxypropyl guar gum, carboxymethyl guar gum, carboxymethyl hydroxypropyl guar gum, and quaternary ammonium guar gum. In at least one embodiment, the polysaccharide polymer is an arabinogalactan. In at least one embodiment, the polysaccharide polymer is selected from the group consisting of chitosan, xanthan gum, locust bean gum, carrageenan, guar gum, alginate, agar, fenugreek gum, konjac gum, derivatives thereof, and combinations thereof. In at least one embodiment, the polysaccharide polymer is selected from the group consisting of xanthan gum, carrageenan, guar gum, chitosan and alginate. In a preferred embodiment, the polysaccharide polymer is selected from the group consisting of xanthan gum, carrageenan, guar gum, and combinations thereof. In a preferred embodiment, the polysaccharide polymer is xanthan gum. In at least one embodiment, the polysaccharide polymer unit is selected from thegroup consisting of tara gum, guar gum, locust bean gum, cassia gum (e.g., cassiatora gum), fenugreek gum, cellulose, starch, glucomannan, and combinations thereof, preferably from the group consisting of tara gum, guar gum, glucomannan, and combinations thereof. In at least one embodiment, the polysaccharide polymer unit is selected from thegroup consisting of tara gum, guar gum, locust bean gum, cassia gum ((e.g.,cassia tora gum), fenugreek gum, cellulose, starch, xanthan gum, and combinations thereof, preferably from the group consisting of tara gum, guar gum, and combinations thereof. In at least one embodiment, the polysaccharide polymer unit comprises mannose and / or galactose units, preferably the polysaccharide polymer unit is a galactomannan. Galactomannans are polysaccharides consisting of a mannose backbone with galactose side groups (more specifically, a (1-4)-linked beta-D- mannopyranose backbone with branching points from their 6-positions linked to alpha-D-galactose, i.e.1-6-linked alpha-D-galactopyranose).In at least one embodiment, the polysaccharide polymer unit is selected from thegroup consisting of tara gum, guar gum, locust bean gum, cassia gum (e.g., cassiatora gum), fenugreek gum, glucomannan, Tamarindus Indica seed gum,sclerotium gum, dextran, dextrin, xanthan gum, starch, and combinations thereof, preferably from the group consisting of tara gum, guar gum, glucomannan, and combinations thereof.In at least one embodiment, the polysaccharide polymer unit is selected from thegroup consisting of tara gum, guar gum, xanthan gum, locust bean gum, cassiagum (e.g., cassia tora gum), fenugreek gum, glucomannan, and combinationsthereof, preferably from the group consisting of tara gum, guar gum, glucomannan, and combinations thereof.In at least one embodiment, the polysaccharide polymer unit is selected from thegroup consisting of tara gum, guar gum, locust bean gum, cassia gum (e.g., cassiatora gum), fenugreek gum, and combinations thereof, preferably from the group consisting of tara gum, guar gum, and combinations thereof. In at least one embodiment, the polysaccharide polymer unit is selected from the group consisting of tara gum, guar gum, and combinations thereof. In a particularlypreferred embodiment, the polysaccharide polymer unit comprises tara gum,preferably is tara gum. In a particularly preferred embodiment, the polysaccharidepolymer unit comprises guar gum, preferably is guar gum. In a particularlypreferred embodiment, the polysaccharide polymer unit comprises glucomannan,preferably is glucomannan. Chemically modified versions of the above polysaccharides may also be used.“Modified polysaccharide” means that the polysaccharide polymer unit wassubjected to one or more suitable physical, enzymatic or chemical process(es) to be converted into a modified form of the polysaccharide polymer unit. Examples of such processes include:- acidic treatment of polysaccharide polymer unit by the reaction with acids (e.g.hydrochloric acid, phosphoric acid, or sulphuric acid)- alkaline treatment of polysaccharide polymer unit by the reaction with bases(e.g. sodium hydroxide or potassium hydroxide)- bleached polysaccharide polymer unit by the reaction with peracetic acid,hydrogen peroxide, sodium hypochlorite, sulfur dioxide, sulphites, potassiumpermanganate or ammonium persulfate- enzymatic modified form of the polysaccharide polymer unit by the treatmentwith enzymes- oxidized polysaccharide polymer unit by oxidation (e.g. with sodiumhypochlorite)- acetylated polysaccharide polymer unit by esterification with e.g. anhydrides- hydroxypropyl polysaccharide by reaction with propylene oxide- hydroxyethyl polysaccharide by reaction with ethylene oxideIn at least one embodiment, the polysaccharide polymer unit is a guar gum or aguar gum derivative. In at least one embodiment, the guar gum derivative is selected from the group consisting of hydroxypropyl guar gum, carboxymethyl guar gum, carboxymethyl hydroxypropyl guar gum, and quaternary ammonium guar gum.Fenugreek gum is, as its name suggests, derived from fenugreek and is agalactomannan where the ratio of mannose:galactose is approximately 1:1. Tara gum is a galactomannan and comes from the small tree or thorny shrub having thelatin name Caesalpinia spinosa. The ratio of mannose:galactose in tara gum isapproximately 3:1. Locust bean gum is a galactomannan vegetable gum extracted from the seeds of the carob tree. Locust bean gum consists mainly of high- molecular-weight hydrocolloidal polysaccharides composed of galactose and mannose units combined through glycosidic linkages. Guar gum is a polysaccharide composed of the sugars galactose and mannose: the backbone is a linear chain of β 1,4-linked mannose residues to which galactose residues are 1,6-linked at every second mannose, forming short side-branches. Guar gum is primarily the ground endosperm of guar beans. Glucomannan is a polysaccharide composed of the sugars glucose and mannose.In at least one embodiment, the polysaccharide polymer unit is substantially free ofstarch, amylose, amylopectin, glycogen, cellulose, and derivatives thereof. Cellulose derivatives include for example cellulose ethers, carboxymethylcellulose,and hydroxyethylcellulose. In another embodiment, the polysaccharide polymerunit comprises at least one of starch, amylose, amylopectin, glycogen, cellulose, and derivatives thereof. Cellulose derivatives include for example cellulose ethers, carboxymethylcellulose, or hydroxyethylcellulose.In at least one embodiment, the polymer is a water-soluble and / or water-swellablehybrid polymer comprising(A-i) from 1 wt.-% to 70 wt.-% synthetic polymer unit comprising(a) from 90 mol-% to 99.9 mol-%, preferably 95 mol-% to 99.5 mol-% ofrepeating units according to Formula (1) wherein R1and R2are independently selected from H, methyl or ethyl; A is a linear or branched C1-C12-alkyl group; and Q+is H+, NH4+, an organic ammonium ion [NHR5R6R7]+wherein R5, R6, and R7independently of one another is hydrogen, a linear or branched alkyl group having 1 to 22 carbon atoms, a linear or branched, mono- or poly-unsaturated alkenyl group having 2 to 22carbon atoms, a C6-C22 alkylamidopropyl group, a linear mono- hydroxyalkyl group having 2 to 10 carbon atoms or a linear or branched dihydroxyalkyl group having 3 to 15 carbon atoms, and wherein at least one of the radicals R5, R6, and R7is not hydrogen, or Q+ is Li+, Na+, K+, ½ Ca++, ½ Mg++, ½ Zn++, 1 / 3 Al+++, or combinationsthereof; (b) from 0.01 mol-% to 10 mol-%, preferably to 5 mol-%, more preferably to 3 mol-% of crosslinking or branching units, wherein the crosslinking or branching units result from the incorporation of a monomer comprising at least two olefinically unsaturated double bonds;(A-ii) from 30 wt.-% to 99 wt.-% water-soluble and / or water-swellablepolysaccharide polymer unit, wherein the polysaccharide polymer unit is an uncharged polysaccharide polymer unit; wherein the components (i) and (ii) are polymerized by radical precipitation polymerization in a polar solvent.The hybrid polymer comprises (ii) from 30 wt.-% to 99 wt.-% polysaccharidepolymer unit and (i) from 1 wt.-% to 70 wt.-% synthetic polymer unit. Preferably,the hybrid polymer comprises (ii) from 30 wt.-% to 95 wt.-% polysaccharidepolymer unit and (i) from 5 wt.-% to 70 wt.-% synthetic polymer unit.In at least one embodiment, the hybrid polymer comprises or consists of:(i) from 10 wt.-% to 70 wt.-%, or from 15 wt.-% to 70 wt.-%, or from 20 wt.-% to70 wt.-%, or from 25 wt.-% to 70 wt.-%, or from 30 wt.-% to 70 wt.-%, or from35 wt.-% to 65 wt.-%, or from 40 wt.-% to 60 wt.-%, or from 45 wt.-% to 55wt.-% synthetic polymer unit, by total weight of the hybrid polymer; and(ii) from 30 wt.-% to 90 wt.-%, or from 30 wt.-% to 85 wt.-%, or from 30 wt.-% to80 wt.-%, or from 30 wt.-% to 75 wt.-%, or from 30 wt.-% to 70 wt.-%, or from35 wt.-% to 65 wt.-%, or from 40 wt.-% to 60 wt.-%, or from 45 wt.-% to 55wt.-% polysaccharide polymer unit, by total weight of the hybrid polymer. In at least one embodiment, the hybrid polymer comprises at least 40 wt.-%, preferably at least 50 wt.-%, more preferably at least 60 wt.-%, even more preferably at least 65 wt.-%, or at least 70 wt.-% polysaccharide polymer unit, by total weight of the hybrid polymer. In at least one embodiment, the hybrid polymer comprises at most 60 wt.-%, preferably at most 50 wt.-%, more preferably at most 40 wt.-%, more preferably at most 30 wt.-%, more preferably at most 25 wt.-%, even more preferably at most 20 wt.-%, even more preferably at most 15 wt.-%, particularly preferably at most 10 wt.-% synthetic polymer unit, by total weight of the hybrid polymer. In at least one embodiment, the hybrid polymer comprises(i) from 5 wt.-% to 60 wt.-%, preferably from 10 wt.-% to 50 wt.-%, morepreferably from 15 wt.-% to 40 wt.-%, more preferably from 20 wt.-% to 40 wt.-%, even more preferably from 25 wt.-% to 40 wt.-%, particularly preferably from 30 wt.-% to 40 wt.-%, or from 25 wt.-% to 35 wt.-% synthetic polymer unit, by total weight of the hybrid polymer; and(ii) from 40 wt.-% to 95 wt.-%, preferably from 50 wt.-% to 90 wt.-%, morepreferably from 60 wt.-% to 85 wt.-%, more preferably from 60 wt.-% to 80 wt.-%, even more preferably from 60 wt.-% to 75 wt.-%, particularly preferably from 60 wt.-% to 70 wt.-%, or from 65 wt.-% to 75 wt.-% polysaccharide polymer unit, by total weight of the hybrid polymer. In another preferred embodiment, the hybrid polymer comprises(ii) from 5 wt.-% to 50 wt.-%, preferably from 5 wt.-% to 40 wt.-%, morepreferably from 5 wt.-% to 30 wt.-%, even more preferably from 5 wt.-% to 20 wt.-% synthetic polymer unit, by total weight of the hybrid polymer; and(i) from 50 wt.-% to 95 wt.-%, preferably from 60 wt.-% to 95 wt.-%, morepreferably from 70 wt.-% to 95 wt.-%, even more preferably from 80 wt.-% to 95 wt.-% polysaccharide polymer unit, by total weight of the hybrid polymer. For example, the hybrid polymer has a weight ratio of polysaccharide polymer unitto synthetic polymer unit of 30:70; or 40:60; or 50:50; or 60:40; or 70:30; or 80:20;or 90:10; or 95:5; or 99:1; or any other ratio between 30:70 and 99:1.In at least one embodiment, the hybrid polymer is substantially free of species thatrelease ammonia when the hybrid polymer is used, e.g. employed in alkaline cosmetic compositions.In at least one embodiment, the structure of the hybrid polymer is such that apolysaccharide polymer unit is a backbone onto which one or more synthetic polymer units are grafted. In at least one embodiment, the hybrid polymer has a biodegradability of at least 30%, preferably at least 60%, more preferably at least 70%, particularly preferablyat least 80%, determined according to OECD Method 301 B. In at least oneembodiment, the hybrid polymer is readily biodegradable, which means that thehybrid polymer has a biodegradability of at least 60%, determined according toOECD Method 301 B. In at least one embodiment, the hybrid polymer is inherentlybiodegradable (OECD 302). PolymerizationThe hybrid polymer as used herein may be obtained by any means. The hybridpolymer comprising one or more synthetic polymer units (component (i)) and oneor more polysaccharide polymer units (component (ii)) is preferably polymerizedby radical precipitation polymerization in a solvent. In at least one embodiment, the hybrid polymer is obtained by radical precipitation polymerization, preferably in apolar solvent, in particular wherein the radical precipitation polymerization iscarried out in a polar solvent mixture comprising water and a further compound. Radical precipitation polymerization may have the advantage over other synthesis methods in that it results in a more useful level of polymer branching. In at least one embodiment, the polymerization is grafting radical precipitation polymerization.In at least one embodiment, the solvent is an organic or inorganic solvent having ahighly inert behaviour in free-radical polymerization reactions and which advantageously allows the formation of medium or high molecular weights, or mixtures of such solvents. The choice of chemistry and level of solvent is important in view of ensuring the dispersion and dissolving of the units making up the hybrid polymer in the reaction mixture. Furthermore, the hybrid polymer as it is synthesised should not result in the build-up of clumps and / or adhesions in the reaction mixture or on the equipment. It is advantageous that no significant agglomerates and adhesions build up within the stirring equipment because of therisk of damage and extension cleaning requirements. In at least one embodiment,the solvent has a boiling point of from 20 °C to 110 °C, or from 40 °C to 95 °C, orfrom 50 °C to 90 °C. In at least one embodiment, the solvent is a polar solvent. Inat least one embodiment, the solvent is selected from the group consisting ofwater, lower alcohols, and mixtures of water and lower alcohols. In at least one embodiment, the solvent is selected from the group consisting of methanol,ethanol, propanol, acetone, iso-, sec- and t-butanol, hydrocarbons having 1 to30 carbon atoms, and mixtures and emulsions thereof. In at least oneembodiment, the solvent is a mixture of water and a solvent selected from thegroup consisting of methanol, ethanol, propanol, acetone, iso-, sec- and t-butanol,hydrocarbons having 1 to 30 carbon atoms. In at least one embodiment, thesolvent is selected from the group consisting of methanol, ethanol, 1-propanol, 2-propanol, 2-methyl-2-propanol, 1-butanol, 2-butanol, dimethyl ketone, diethyl ketone, tetrahydropyran, tetrahydrofuran, 2-methyltetrahydrofuran, 1,3-dioxane, 1,4-dioxane, preferably ethanol, 1-propanol, 2-propanol, 2-methylpropan-2-ol, 1-butanol, 2-butanol, dimethyl ketone, tetrahydrofuran, 2-methyltetrahydrofuran, 1,3-dioxane, even more preferably 2-propanol, 2-methylpropan-2-ol, dimethyl ketone, tetrahydrofuran, 2-methyltetrahydrofuran, 1,3-dioxane, most preferably2-methylpropan-2-ol and dimethyl ketone. In at least one embodiment, the solventis a mixture of water and a solvent is selected from the group consisting of methanol, ethanol, 1-propanol, 2-propanol, 2-methyl-2-propanol, 1-butanol, 2-butanol, dimethylketone, diethylketone, tetrahydropyran, tetrahydrofuran, 2-methyltetrahydrofuran, 1,3-dioxane, 1,4-dioxane, preferably ethanol, 1-propanol, 2-propanol, 2-methylpropan-2-ol, 1-butanol, 2-butanol, dimethylketone, tetrahydrofuran, 2-methyltetrahydrofuran, 1,3-dioxane, even more preferably 2-propanol, 2-methylpropan-2-ol, dimethylketone, tetrahydrofuran, 2-methyltetrahydrofuran, 1,3-dioxane, most preferably 2-methylpropan-2-ol and dimethyl ketone. In at least one embodiment, the solvent mixture comprises from0.1 wt.-% to 30 wt.-% water, or from 0.5 wt.-% to 25 wt.-% water, or from 1 wt.-%to 20 wt.-% water, preferably from 0,5 wt.-% to 15 wt.-% water. It is advantageous to ensure that the level of water in the solvent is 30 wt.-% or below in view of reduced likelihood of clumping during the polymerization process. Such build-up of clumps can put the stirring mechanism under undesirable strain. In at least one embodiment, the solvent mixture comprises from 1 wt.-% to 99.5 wt.-% preferably from 5 wt.-% to 95 wt.-%, more preferably from 10 wt.-% to 90 wt.-% 2-methylpropan-2-ol. In at least one embodiment, the solvent mixture is 2-methylpropan-2-ol and dimethyl ketone. In at least one embodiment, the solvent mixture comprises from 0.5 to 10 wt.-% water, from 1 wt.-% to 98.5 wt.-%2 methylpropan-2-ol and from 1 wt.-% to 98.5 wt.-% dimethyl ketone, preferablyfrom 0.5 wt.-% to 7.5 wt.-% water, from 5 wt.-% to 94.5 wt.-% 2-methylpropan-2-oland from 5 wt.-% to 94.5 wt.-% dimethyl ketone, most preferably from 1 wt.-% to5 wt.-% water, from 7.5 wt.-% to 91.5 wt.-% 2-methylpropan-2-ol and from7.5 wt.-% to 91.5 wt.-% dimethyl ketone.In at least one embodiment, the radical precipitation polymerization is carried outin a polar solvent mixture comprising (or consisting of):I) water andII) a further compound.In at least one embodiment the compound II) is polar and organic. In at least one embodiment the compound II) is selected from polar alcohols and ketones. In at least one embodiment the compound II) is one or more polar alcohols and one or more ketones. In at least one embodiment, the compound II) is selected from the group consisting of methanol, ethanol, 1-propanol, 2-propanol, 2-methyl-2-propanol, 1- butanol, 2-butanol, dimethyl ketone, diethyl ketone, pentan-2-one, butanone, tetrahydropyran, tetrahydrofuran, 2-methyl-tetrahydrofuran, 1,3-dioxane, 1,4- dioxane, preferably 2-propanol, 2-methyl-2-propanol, dimethyl ketone, tetrahydrofuran, 2-methyl-tetrahydrofuran, more preferably 2-methyl-2-propanol and dimethyl ketone. In a particularly preferred embodiment, the compound II) is 2-methyl-2-propanol. In at least one embodiment, the solvent mixture contains from 0.5 to 10 wt.-%, preferably from 1 to 8 wt.-% and more preferably from 2 to 5 wt.-% water. In at least one embodiment, the solvent mixture contains from 90 to 99.5 wt.-%, preferably from 92 to 99 wt.-% and more preferably from 95 to 98 wt.-% 2-methyl- 2-propanol. In at least one embodiment, the solvent mixture contains water and 2-methyl-2- propanol. In at least one embodiment, the solvent mixture contains from 0.5 to 10 wt.-%, preferably from 1 to 8 wt.-% and more preferably from 2 to 5 wt.-% water, and from 90 to 99.5 wt.-%, preferably from 92 to 99 wt.-% and more preferably from 95 to 98 wt.-% 2-methyl-2-propanol.In at least one embodiment, the solvent mixture contains from 0.5 to 10 wt.-%water, from 1 to 98.5 wt.-% 2-methyl-2-propanol and from 1 to 98.5 wt.-% dimethylketone, preferably from 0.5 to 7.5 wt.-% water, from 5 to 94.5 wt.-% 2-methyl-2- propanol and from 5 to 94.5 wt.-% dimethyl ketone.In at least one embodiment, the polymerization takes place at a temperature offrom 0 °C to 150 °C, or from 10 °C to 100 °C, or from 20 °C to 90 °C, or from 30 °C to 80 °C, or from 30 °C to 70 °C, or from 40 °C to 60 °C, or from 50 °C to 70 °C.In at least one embodiment, the polymerization takes place at either atmosphericpressure or under elevated or reduced pressure. In at least one embodiment, thepolymerization may also be performed under an inert gas atmosphere, preferably under nitrogen gas.In at least one embodiment, the polymerization is carried out in the presence of aninitiator. The initiator is used for initiating the polymerization. In at least one embodiment, the initiator is selected from high-energy electromagnetic rays, mechanical energy, a chemical initiator, or combinations thereof. In at least one embodiment, the initiator is a radical-producing initiator. In at least one embodiment, the initiator is selected from the group consisting of organic peroxides, persulfates, azo initiators, and mixtures thereof. In at least one embodiment, the initiator is an organic peroxide selected from the group consisting of benzoyl peroxide, tert-butyl hydroperoxide, di-tert-butyl hydroperoxide, triphenylmethyl hydroperoxide, methyl ethyl ketone peroxide, cumene hydroperoxide, dilauroyl peroxide (DLP), and mixtures thereof. In a particularly preferred embodiment, the polymerization is carried out in the presence of dimethyl 2,2'-azobis(2-methylpropionate), 2,2-azobis(2,4- dimethylvaleronitril) or dilauroyl peroxide (DLP). In a particularly preferred embodiment, the polymerization is carried out in the presence of dimethyl 2,2'- azobis(2-methylpropionate) or 2,2-azobis(2,4-dimethylvaleronitril). In a particularly preferred embodiment, the polymerization is carried out in the presence of dilauroyl peroxide (DLP).In at least one embodiment, the initiator is an azo initiator selected from the groupconsisting of azo-bis-isobutyronitrile (AIBN), 2,2'-azobis(4-methoxy-2.4-dimethyl valeronitrile), 2,2'-azobis(2,4-dimethyl valeronitrile), dimethyl 2,2'-azobis(2- methylpropionate), 2,2'-azobis(2-methylbutyronitrile), 1,1'-azobis(cyclohexane-1- carbonitrile), 2,2'-azobis[n-(2-propenyl)-2-methyl-propionamide], azobisamideopropyl hydrochloride (ABAH), and mixtures thereof. In at least one embodiment, the initiator is an azo initiator selected from the group consisting of azo-bis-isobutyronitrile (AIBN) and azobisamideopropyl hydrochloride (ABAH).In at least one embodiment, the initiator is a persulfate selected from the groupconsisting of potassium peroxidisulfate, potassium peroxidisulfate, ammonium peroxidisulfate, potassium peroxi mono sulfat, sodium peroximonosulfate, ammonium peroximonosulfate, and mixtures thereof. Organic persulfates are also useful.In at least one embodiment, the initiator is selected from the group consisting ofinorganic peroxy compounds, such as (NH4)2S2O8, K2S2O8 or H2O2, for example, where appropriate in combination with reducing agents (e.g., sodium hydrogensulfite, ascorbic acid, iron(II) sulfate) or redox systems comprising as reducing component an aliphatic or aromatic sulfonic acid (e.g., benzenesulfonic acid, toluenesulfonic acid, etc.).As noted above, in at least one embodiment, the structure of the hybrid polymer issuch that a polysaccharide polymer unit is a backbone onto which one or moresynthetic polymer units are grafted. In at least one embodiment, the initiator is amixture of a redox initiator and an azo initiator. This has the advantage that a redox initiator system generates significant amount of –O* radicals on polysaccharide backbone and azo initiator will deliver enough active synthetic polymer unit chains. The combination of a redox initiator and an azo initiator will increase the amount of grafted synthetic polymer unit chains on polysaccharide backbone.In at least one embodiment, the initiator is a mixture of ammonium peroxidisulfateand sodium sulfite, potassium peroxidisulfate and sodium sulfite, ammonium peroxidisulfate and ascorbic acid, sodium peroxidisulfate and ascorbic acid, ammonium peroxidisulfate and N,N,N',N'-tetramethylene diamine, potassium peroxidisulfate and N,N,N',N'-tetramethylene diamine, ammonium peroximonosulfate and N,N,N',N'-tetramethylene diamine, ammonium peroximonosulfate and ascorbic acid, ammonium peroximonosulfate and thiourea, ammonium peroximonosulfate and malonic acid, ammonium peroximonosulfate and glycolic acid, ammoniumperoxi-monosulfate and malic acid, 2-hydroxy-2-sulfonatoacetic acid and sodium sulfite, 2-hydroxy-2- sulfonatoacetic acid andammonium peroximonosulfat, 2-hydroxy-2- sulfonatoacetic acid andN,N,N',N'-tetramethylendiamin, tert.-butylhydroperoxide and N,N,N',N'-tetramethylendiamin, 2-hydroxy-2-sulfonatoacetic acid and tert.-butylhydroperoxide, blends of sodium sulfite, 2-hydroxy-2-sulfonatoacetic acid disodium salt, 2-hydroxy-2-sulfinatoacetic acid disodium salt with tert.- butylhydroperoxide, Bruggolite® E28, TP 1651, NHS, FF6 M or FF7 with organic peroxides, for example tert.-butylhydroxy peroxide or lauroylperoxide.In at least one embodiment, the polymerization comprises the step of treating thewater-soluble and / or water-swellable polysaccharide polymer unit with water prior to polymerization. This water treatment step preferably results in a homogenous distribution of water molecules in the polysaccharide polymer unit.In at least one embodiment, the polymerization comprises the step of recoveringthe hybrid polymer after polymerization. In at least one embodiment, the monomers resulting in units (a) and / or (b) are neutralized with a base prior to the polymerization, and / or the hybrid polymer after polymerization is neutralized with a base. In at least one embodiment, the base is selected from bases comprising an ion selected the group consisting of Li+, Na+, K+, Ca++, Mg++, Zn++, Al+++, and combinations thereof; preferably wherein the base is selected from hydroxides, carbonates and hydrogen carbonates comprising an ion selected the group consisting of Li+, Na+, K+, Ca++, Mg++, Zn++, Al+++, and combinations thereof. Cosmetic compositionIn at least one embodiment, the cosmetic composition of the present invention is ahair care or skin care composition. In at least one embodiment, the cosmetic composition of the present invention is selected from the group consisting of body wash, facial cleanser, cleansing mask, bubble bath, bath oil, cleansing milk, micellar water, make-up remover, cleansing wipes, perfume, soaps, shaving soap, shaving foam, cleansing foam, face mask, intimate wash, micellar water, liquid soap, day cream, anti-aging cream, body milk, body lotion, body mousse, serum (e.g., face serum), eye cream, sunscreen lotion, sunscreen spray, sunscreen gel, sun cream, sun care milk, sun care gel, acne cream, after-shave lotion, pre-shaving cream, depilatory cream, skin-whitening gel, whitening cream, self-tanning cream, anti-acne gel, mascara, foundation, primer, concealer, blush, bronzer, blemish balm (bb) cream, eyeliner, night cream, eye brow gel, highlighter, lip stain, hand sanitizer, nail varnish remover, skin conditioner, split end fluid, deodorant, antiperspirant, baby cream, insect repellent, hand cream, foot cream, exfoliator, scrub (e.g., body scrub), cellulite treatment, bar soap, nail cuticle cream, lip balm, eye shadow, bath additive, body mist, eau de toilette, lubricating gel, moisturizer, toner, aqua sorbet, cream gel, lip stick, lip gloss, hydro-alcoholic gel, body oil, shower milk, illuminator, lip crayon, andsunblock (e.g., as used herein: sunscreen lotion, sunscreen spray, sunscreen gel,sun cream, sun care milk, and sun care gel), shampoo, hair conditioner, cream rinse, body wash, shower gel, hand soap, bubble bath, facial cleanser, cleansing mask, make-up remover, soap and / or cleansing foam, hair styling gel, hair styling cream, hair shine serum, hair colorant, split end fluid, and scalp treatment.The cosmetic composition of the invention can be in the form of a rinse-off productor leave-on product. It can be formulated in a wide variety of product forms, including creams, gels, emulsions, mousses or sprays. Preferably, the cosmeticcomposition of the invention is in the form of a rinse-off product.As used herein, a rinse-off composition is a composition that is applied to the skin and / or hair of an individual and rinsed off afterwards. In at least one embodiment, the cosmetic composition of the present invention is a shampoo, hair conditioner, cream rinse, body wash, shower gel, hand soap, bubble bath, facial cleanser, cleansing mask, make-up remover, soap and / or cleansing foam. Preferred cosmetic compositions are hair cleansing compositions or skin cleansing compositions. Particularly preferred compositions are hair cleansing compositions. Also particularly preferred compositions are skin cleansing compositions. Particularly preferably, the cosmetic composition of the invention is a hair cleansing and / or skin cleansing composition in the form of a rinse-off product. In preferred embodiments, the cosmetic composition is a shampoo, a shower gel or a hand soap. In particularly preferred embodiments, the cosmetic composition is a shampoo. In particularly preferred embodiments, the cosmetic composition is a shower gel. In particularly preferred embodiments, the cosmetic composition is ahand soap. In preferred embodiments, the cosmetic composition is a hairconditioner. In at least one embodiment, the hybrid polymer comprises (or consists of):(A-i) from 1 wt.-% to 95 wt.-%, preferably from 5 wt.-% to 70 wt.-%, morepreferably from 5 wt.-% to 60 wt.-%, even more preferably from 10 wt.-% to 50 wt.-%, even more preferably from 15 wt.-% to 40 wt.-%, even more preferably from 20 wt.-% to 40 wt.-%, in particular from 25 wt.-% to 40 wt.- %, relative to the total mass of the hybrid polymer, of a synthetic polymer unit, comprising (or consisting of):(a) from 40 wt.-% to 99.9 wt.-%, preferably from 80 wt.-% to 99.9 wt.-%,in particular from 96 wt.-% to 99.9 wt.-%, relative to the total mass of the synthetic polymer unit, of one or more repeating units of a structure of Formula (1);(b) from 0.01 wt.-% to 10 wt.-%, preferably from 0.01 wt.-% to 5 wt.-%, inparticular from 0.01 wt.-% to 3 wt.-%, relative to the total mass of the synthetic polymer unit, of one or more crosslinking or branching units; and (c) from 0 wt.-% to 60 wt.-%, preferably from 0 wt.-% to 20 wt.-%, inparticular from 0 wt.-% to 1 wt.-%, relative to the total mass of the synthetic polymer unit, of one or more neutral repeating structural units; and(A-ii) from 5 wt.-% to 99 wt.-%, preferably from 30 wt.-% to 95 wt.-%, morepreferably from 40 wt.-% to 95 wt.-%, even more preferably from 50 wt.-% to 90 wt.-%, even more preferably from 60 wt.-% to 85 wt.-%, even more preferably from 60 wt.-% to 80 wt.-%, in particular from 60 wt.-% to 75 wt.- %, relative to the total mass of the hybrid polymer, of a water-soluble and / or water-swellable polysaccharide polymer unit. In at least one embodiment, the hybrid polymer comprises (or consists of):(A-i) from 25 wt.-% to 40 wt.-%, relative to the total mass of the hybrid polymer,of a synthetic polymer unit, comprising (or consisting of):(a) from 96 wt.-% to 99.9 wt.-%, relative to the total mass of the syntheticpolymer unit, of one or more repeating units of a structure of Formula (1);(b) from 0.01 wt.-% to 3 wt.-%, relative to the total mass of the syntheticpolymer unit, of one or more crosslinking or branching units; and (c) from 0 wt.-% to 1 wt.-%, relative to the total mass of the syntheticpolymer unit, of one or more neutral repeating structural units; and(A-ii) from 60 wt.-% to 75 wt.-%, relative to the total mass of the hybrid polymer,of a water-soluble and / or water-swellable polysaccharide polymer unit. Each of the components of the polymer may optionally be bio-based.In at least one embodiment, the repeating units of a structure of Formula (1)comprise from 1 wt.-% to 100 wt.-%, preferably from 25 wt.-% to 100 wt.-%, inparticular from 50 wt.-% to 100 wt.-% bio-based carbon content, relative to thetotal mass of carbon in the repeating units of a structure of Formula (1), measuredaccording to standard ASTM D6866-12, Method B.In at least one embodiment, the one or more further repeating units comprise from1 wt.-% to 100 wt.-%, preferably from 25 wt.-% to 100 wt.-%, in particular from50 wt.-% to 100 wt.-% bio-based carbon content, relative to the total mass ofcarbon in the one or more further repeating units, measured according to standardASTM D6866-12, Method B.Surfactants The cosmetic composition of the present invention comprises one or more surfactants selected from the group consisting of anionic, cationic, non-ionic, zwitterionic and / or amphoteric surfactants. In at least one embodiment, the one or more surfactants comprise one or more anionic surfactants. In at least one embodiment, the anionic surfactant is selected from the group consisting of (C10-C20)-alkyl and alkylene carboxylates, alkyl ether carboxylates, fatty alcohol sulfates, fatty alcohol ether sulfates, alkylamide sulfates and sulfonates, fatty acid alkylamide polyglycol ether sulfates, alkanesulfonates and hydroxyalkanesulfonates, olefinsulfonates, acyl esters of isethionates, a-sulfo fatty acid esters, alkylbenzenesulfonates, alkylphenol glycol ether sulfonates, sulfosuccinates, sulfosuccinic monoesters and diesters, fatty alcohol ether phosphates, protein / fatty acid condensation products, alkyl monoglyceride sulfates and sulfonates, alkylglyceride ether sulfonates, fatty acid methyltaurides, fatty acid sarcosinates, sulforicinoleates, acylglutamates, and mixtures thereof. The anionic surfactants (and their mixtures) can be used in the form of their water-soluble or water-dispersible salts, examples being the sodium, potassium, magnesium, ammonium, mono-, di-, and triethanolammonium, and analogous alkylammonium salts. In at least one embodiment, the anionic surfactant is the salt of an anionicsurfactant comprising 12 to 14 carbon atoms. In at least one embodiment, theanionic surfactant is selected from the group consisting of sodium lauryl sulfate,sodium laureth sulfate, sodium tridecyl sulfate, sodium trideceth sulfate, sodium myristyl sulfate, sodium myreth sulfate, and mixtures thereof. In at least one embodiment, the one or more surfactants comprise one or moresulfate-free anionic surfactants or sulfate-containing surfactants. In at least oneembodiment, the one or more surfactants comprise one or more sulfate-freeanionic surfactants. The term “sulfate-free anionic surfactant” as used hereinrefers to an anionic surfactant which does not bear a sulfate group or a group - OSO3H. Preferably, the cosmetic composition of the invention comprises 1 to 3 sulfate-free anionic surfactants, more preferably 1 or 2 sulfate-free anionic surfactants. In at least one embodiment, the one or more surfactants comprise one or more sulfate-free anionic surfactants selected from the group consisting of acyl isethionates, acyl taurates, acyl glycinates, acyl glutamates, acyl sarcosinates, acyl succinates, alkyl ether carboxylates, fatty alcohol ether phosphates, alkyl sulfonates, fatty acids, protein / fatty acid condensation products, and mixturesthereof. Examples of fatty acids are stearic acid, palmitic acid or tallow fatty acids.More preferably, the sulfate-free anionic surfactant is selected from acyl isethionates, acyl taurates, acyl glycinates, acyl glutamates, acyl sarcosinates, and mixtures thereof. Even more preferably, the sulfate-free anionic surfactant is selected from acyl isethionates, acyl glycinates, acyl glutamates, acyl sarcosinates, and mixtures thereof.The sulfate-free anionic surfactants can, for example, be used in the form of theirwater-soluble or water-dispersible salts. Preferred salts are lithium, sodium, potassium, magnesium, calcium, aluminium, ammonium, monoalkylammonium, dialkylammonium, trialkylammonium or tetraalkylammonium salts, or mixtures thereof. More preferred salts are sodium, potassium or ammonium salts, or mixtures thereof. Particularly preferred salts are sodium salts.Examples of preferred sulfate-free anionic surfactants are sodium lauroylisethionate, sodium cocoyl isethionate, sodium methyl cocoyl taurate, sodium lauroyl glycinate, sodium cocoyl glycinate, sodium cocoyl glutamate, sodium lauroyl sarcosinate, sodium oleyl succinate, or mixtures thereof. Examples of morepreferred sulfate-free anionic surfactants are sodium lauroyl isethionate, sodiumcocoyl isethionate, sodium lauroyl glycinate, sodium cocoyl glycinate, sodiumcocoyl glutamate, sodium lauroyl sarcosinate, or mixtures thereof.In at least one embodiment, the sulfate-free anionic surfactant is selected fromacyl isethionates, preferably acyl isethionates of formula (W): wherein R1bis a linear or branched, saturated alkyl group having 6 to 30, preferably 8 to22, more preferably 8 to 18 carbon atoms or is a linear or branched, mono- orpolyunsaturated alkenyl group having 6 to 30, preferably 8 to 22, more preferably 12 to 18 carbon atoms, and Qb+is a cosmetically acceptable cation.Qb+ may be defined as Q+ in the context of Formula (1) above. Preferably, Qb+ isselected from the group consisting of Li+, Na+, K+, Mg++, Ca++, Al+++, NH4+, a monoalkylammonium ion, a dialkylammonium ion, a trialkylammonium ion and a tetraalkylammonium ion, or mixtures thereof. More preferably, Qb+is sodium. Particularly preferably, R1bis C12 alkyl or C14 alkyl. Also particularly preferably, R1bis C16 alkyl or C18 alkyl. A preferred acyl isethionate is sodium cocoyl isethionate. Sodium cocoyl isethionate is, e.g., commercially available fromClariant (Hostapon® SCI- 65 C, Hostapon® SCI- 85 C).Acyl isethionates and in particular acyl isethionates of formula (W) are beneficial because they are particularly mild (also compared to sodium laureth sulfate).In at least one embodiment, the sulfate-free anionic surfactant is selected fromacyl taurates, preferably acyl taurates of formula (X): wherein R1cis a linear or branched, saturated alkyl group having 3 to 30, preferably 6 to 30, more preferably 8 to 22, even more preferably 8 to 18 carbon atoms or is alinear or branched, mono- or polyunsaturated alkenyl group having 3 to 30,preferably 6 to 30, more preferably 8 to 22, even more preferably 12 to 18 carbonatoms, and Qc+is a cosmetically acceptable cation.Qc+ may be defined as Q+ in the context of Formula (1) above. Preferably, Qc+ isselected from the group consisting of Li+, Na+, K+, Mg++, Ca++, Al+++, NH4+, amonoalkylammonium ion, a dialkylammonium ion, a trialkylammonium ion and atetraalkylammonium ion, or mixtures thereof. More preferably, Qc+is sodium. Particularly preferably, R1cis C12 alkyl or C14 alkyl. Also particularly preferably, R1cis C16 alkyl or C18 alkyl. A preferred acyl taurate is sodium methyl cocoyl taurate. Sodium methyl cocoyl taurate is, e.g., commercially available from Clariant (Hostapon® CT paste). Acyl taurates and in particular acyl taurates of formula (X) are beneficial because they are particularly mild (also compared to sodium laureth sulfate) and stable over a broad pH range.In at least one embodiment, the sulfate-free anionic surfactant is selected fromacyl glycinates, preferably acyl glycinates of formula (Y): wherein R1ais a linear or branched, saturated alkyl group having 6 to 30, preferably 8 to22, more preferably 8 to 18 carbon atoms or is a linear or branched, mono- orpolyunsaturated alkenyl group having 6 to 30, preferably 8 to 22, more preferably 12 to 18 carbon atoms, and Qa+is a cosmetically acceptable cation.Qa+ may be defined as Q+ in the context of Formula (1) above. Preferably, Qa+ isselected from the group consisting of Li+, Na+, K+, Mg++, Ca++, Al+++, NH4+, amonoalkylammonium ion, a dialkylammonium ion, a trialkylammonium ion and atetraalkylammonium ion, or mixtures thereof. More preferably, Qa+is sodium. Particularly preferably, R1ais C12 alkyl or C14 alkyl. Also particularly preferably, R1ais C16 alkyl or C18 alkyl. A preferred acyl glycinate is sodium cocoyl glycinate. Sodium cocoyl glycinate is, e.g., commercially available from Clariant (Hostapon® SG). Acyl glycinates and in particular acyl glycinates of formula (Y) are beneficial because they are mild and non-irritating as well as due to their good foam behaviour.In at least one embodiment, the sulfate-free anionic surfactant is selected fromacyl glutamates, preferably acyl glutamates of formula (Z) or salts thereof:wherein R’ is HOOC-CH2-CH2- or M+-OOC-CH2-CH2- wherein M+ is a cosmeticallyacceptable cation; and wherein R is a linear or branched, saturated alkyl group having 6 to 30, preferably 8 to 22, more preferably 8 to 18 carbon atoms or is alinear or branched, mono- or polyunsaturated alkenyl group having 6 to 30,preferably 8 to 22, more preferably 12 to 18 carbon atoms.M+ may be defined as Q+ in the context of Formula (1) above. Preferably, M+ isselected from the group consisting of Li+, Na+, K+, Mg++, Ca++, Al+++, NH4+, a monoalkylammonium ion, a dialkylammonium ion, a trialkylammonium ion and a tetraalkylammonium ion, or mixtures thereof. More preferably, M+is sodium. Particularly preferably, R is C12 alkyl or C14 alkyl. Also particularly preferably, R is C16 alkyl or C18 alkyl. A preferred acyl glutamate is sodium cocoyl glutamate. Sodium cocoyl glutamate is, e.g., commercially available from Clariant (Hostapon® CGN).Acyl glutamates and in particular acyl glutamates of formula (Z) or salts thereof arebeneficial because they are mild and non-irritating.In at least one embodiment, the one or more surfactants comprise one or moreanionic surfactants selected from the group consisting of fatty alcohol sulfates,fatty alcohol ether sulfates, alkylamide sulfates and sulfonates, fatty acid alkylamide polyglycol ether sulfates, alkanesulfonates and hydroxyalkanesulfonates, olefinsulfonates, alpha-sulfo fatty acid esters, alkylbenzenesulfonates, alkylphenol glycol ether sulfonates, sulfosuccinates, sulfosuccinic monoesters and diesters, alkyl monoglyceride sulfates and sulfonates, alkylglyceride ether sulfonates, sulforicinoleates, and mixtures thereof. The anionic surfactants (and their mixtures) can be used in the form of their water- soluble or water-dispersible salts, examples being the sodium, potassium,magnesium, ammonium, mono-, di- and triethanolammonium, and analogousalkylammonium salts. Examples of anionic surfactants include sodium lauryl sulfate, sodium laureth sulfate, sodium tridecyl sulfate, sodium trideceth sulfate, sodium myristyl sulfate, sodium myreth sulfate, and mixtures thereof. Examples of anionic surfactants include ammonium lauryl sulfosuccinate, sodium lauryl sulfate, sodium lauryl ether sulfate, sodium lauryl ether sulfosuccinate, ammonium lauryl sulfate, ammonium lauryl ether sulfate, sodium dodecyl benzene sulfonate, triethanolamine dodecylbenzene sulfonate, and mixtures thereof. In at least one embodiment, the one or more surfactants comprise one or more sulfate-containing surfactants. In at least one embodiment, the one or more surfactants comprise one or more surfactants selected from the group consistingof alkyl sulfates, alkyl ether sulfates, alkylamide sulfates, and mixtures thereof. Inat least one embodiment, the cosmetic composition of the invention comprises a sulfate-containing surfactant selected from sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS), sodium laureth sulfate (SLES), ammonium lauryl sulfate and ammonium laureth sulfate.In at least one embodiment, the one or more surfactants comprise one or moreamphoteric or zwitterionic surfactants.In at least one embodiment, the amphoteric or zwitterionic surfactant is selectedfrom the group consisting of N-(C12-C18)-alkyl-beta-aminopropionates and N-(C12-C18)-alkyl-beta-iminodipropionates as alkali metal salts or mono-, di-, ortrialkylammonium salts; N-acylaminoalkyl-N,N-dimethylacetobetaine, preferably N- (C8-C18)-acylaminopropyl-N,N-dimethylacetobetaine; amphosurfactants based on imidazoline (trade name: Miranol®, Steinapon®), preferably the sodium salt of 1- (beta-carboxymethyloxyethyl)-1-(carboxymethyl)-2-laurylimidazolinium; amine oxide, e.g. (C12-C18)-alkyl-dimethylamine oxide, fatty acid amidoalkyldimethylamine oxide; and mixtures thereof.In at least one embodiment, the amphoteric or zwitterionic surfactant is selectedfrom the group consisting of betaine surfactants. In at least one embodiment, the betaine surfactant is selected from the group consisting of cocodimethylcarboxymethylbetaine, lauryldimethylcarboxymethylbetaine, lauryldimethylalphacarboxyethylbetaine, cetyldimethylcarboxymethylbetaine, oleyldimethylgammacarboxypropylbetaine, laurylbis(2- hydroxypropyl)alphacarboxyethylbetaine, and mixtures thereof. Optionally, thebetaine surfactant is selected from carboxyl derivatives of imidazole, C8- to C18-alkyldimethylammonium acetates, C8- to C18-alkyldimethylcarbonylmethylammonium salts, C8- to C18-fatty acidalkylamidobetaines, and mixtures thereof. Optionally, the betaine surfactant isselected from C8- to C18-sulfobetaines. In at least one embodiment, the betainesurfactant is selected from the group consisting of cocodimethylsulfopropylbetaine,stearyldimethylsulfopropylbetaine, lauryldimethyl-sulfoethylbetaine, laurylbis(2- hydroxyethyl)sulfopropylbetaine, and combinations thereof. Optionally, the betainesurfactant is selected from carboxyl derivatives of imidazole, the C8- to C18-alkyldimethylammonium acetates, the C8- toC18-alkyldimethylcarbonylmethylammonium salts, and the C8- to C18-fatty acidalkylamidobetaines, and mixtures thereof. Preferably, the betaine surfactant isselected from C8- to C18-fatty acid alkylamidobetaines. Optionally, the C8- to C18-fatty acid alkylamidobetaine is selected from coconut fatty acid amidopropylbetaine, N-coconut fatty acid amidoethyl-N-[2- (carboxymethoxy)ethyl]glycerol (CTFA name: Cocoamphocarboxyglycinate), and mixtures thereof. In at least one embodiment, the one or more surfactants comprise one or more amphoteric or zwitterionic surfactants, preferably one or more betaine surfactants, more preferably one or more betaine surfactants selected from the groupconsisting of cocamidopropyl betaine and coco-betaine. A particularly preferredamphoteric or zwitterionic surfactant is cocamidopropyl betaine. Another particularly preferred amphoteric or zwitterionic surfactant is coco-betaine. In at least one embodiment, the one or more surfactants comprise one or morecationic surfactants. Preferably, the one or more surfactants comprise one or morecationic surfactants selected from the group consisting of cationic quaternaryammonium compounds. More preferably, the one or more surfactants compriseone or more cationic surfactants selected from the group consisting of benzyltriethyl ammonium chloride, cetrimonium chloride (CTAC), behentrimoniumchloride (BTAC) and cetylpyridinium chloride. Particularly preferably, the one ormore surfactants comprise one or more cationic surfactants selected from thegroup consisting of cetrimonium chloride (CTAC) and behentrimonium chloride(BTAC). In at least one embodiment, a cationic surfactant of the present invention is a cationic conditioning agent (e.g., a cationic hair conditioning agent). In at least one embodiment, a cationic surfactant of the present invention isaccording to Formula (C): wherein at least one of R71, R72, R73and R74is selected from an aliphatic group of from 8 to 30 carbon atoms, an aromatic, alkoxy, polyoxyalkylene, alkylamido, hydroxyalkyl, aryl, or an alkylaryl group having up to 22 carbon atoms; the remainder of R71, R72, R73and R74are independently selected from the group consisting of an aliphatic group consisting of from 1 to 22 carbon atoms, and an aromatic, alkoxy, polyoxyalkylene, alkylamido, hydroxyalkyl, aryl or alkylaryl group having up to 22 carbon atoms; X- is a cosmetically acceptable anion, preferably selected from the group consisting of: halogen, acetate, citrate, lactate, glycolate, phosphate, nitrate, sulfonate, sulfate, alkylsulfate, alkyl sulfonate radicals, and combinations thereof. In at least one embodiment, the cationic surfactant is selected from the group consisting of behenyl trimethyl ammonium chloride (behentrimonium chloride), methyl sulfate or ethyl sulfate, and stearyl trimethyl ammonium chloride, methyl sulfate or ethyl sulfate. In at least one embodiment, the cationic surfactant is a di-long alkyl quaternized ammonium salt selected from the group consisting of: di(C14-C18)alkyl dimethyl ammonium chloride, ditallow alkyl dimethyl ammonium chloride, dihydrogenatedditallow alkyl dimethyl ammonium chloride, distearyl dimethyl ammonium chloride,dicetyl dimethyl ammonium chloride, and mixtures thereof. In at least one embodiment, the cationic surfactant is a tertiary amido aminehaving an alkyl group of from 12 to 22 carbon atoms. The tertiary amido aminemay be selected from the group consisting of stearamidopropyldimethyl-, stearamidopropyldiethyl-, stearamidoethyldiethyl-, stearamidoethyldimethyl-, palmitamidopropyldimethyl-, palmitamidopropyldiethyl-, palmitamidoethyldiethyl-, palmitamidoethyldimethyl-, behenamidopropyldimethyl-, behenamidopropyldiethyl- , behenamidoethyldiethyl-, behenamidoethyldimethyl-, arachidamidopropyldimethyl-, arachidamidopropyldiethyl-, arachidamidoethyldiethyl-, and arachidamidoethyldimethyl-amine, diethylaminoethylstearamide, and mixtures thereof. A tertiary amido amine may be used in combination with an acid. The acid is typically used as a salt-forming anion. In an embodiment, the acid is selected from the group consisting of lactic acid, malic acid, hydrochloric acid, 1-glumatic acid, acetic acid, citric acid, and mixtures thereof. In at least one embodiment, a cationic surfactant of the present invention isaccording to Formula (E) or a cosmetically acceptable optionally quaternized saltthereof: Formula (E) whereinR is C8-C24-alkyl or C8-C24-alkenyl, in particular C10-C20-alkyl or C10-C20-alkenyl;A is each independently a group -C2H4- or -C3H6-, in particular a group -C2H4-;Z1is a group -C(O)-R’, wherein R’ is C5-C35-alkyl or C5-C35-alkenyl, in particular C8-C24-alkyl or C8-C24-alkenyl; Z2is a group -C(O)-R’’, wherein R’’ is C5-C35-alkyl or C5-C35-alkenyl, in particular C8-C24-alkyl or C8-C24-alkenyl; Z3is a group -C(O)-R’’’, wherein R’’’ is C5-C35-alkyl or C5-C35-alkenyl, in particular C8-C24-alkyl or C8-C24-alkenyl; Z4is a group -C(O)-R’’’’, wherein R’’’’ is C5-C35-alkyl or C5-C35-alkenyl, in particular C8-C24-alkyl or C8-C24-alkenyl;a is 0 or 1, in particular 0;m is 2 or 3, in particular 3;u, v, w and x are each independently numbers from 1 to 9, in particular 2 to 9;In one embodiment, a cationic surfactant according to Formula (E) comprises anester of an oxalkylated alkylalkylene diamine having the Formula (E) and / or a cosmetically acceptable salt thereof (e.g., quaternized salts thereof), wherein:R is C8-C18-alkyl or C8-C18-alkenyl;A is each a group -C2H4-;Z1, Z2, Z3and Z4are the same and are -C(O)-R’, wherein R’ is C8-C18-alkyl or C8-C18-alkenyl;a is 0;m is 3;u, v and w are each independently numbers from 5 to 8, in particular 7 to 8,where the salt is formed by quaternizing one or two of the nitrogen atoms of the compound of Formula (E). The cosmetically acceptable salts thereof preferably are quaternized salts of thecationic surfactant according to Formula (E). The quaternized salts of the cationicsurfactant according to Formula (E) may be formed by quaternizing one or two ormore of the nitrogen atoms of the cationic surfactant according to Formula (E), e.g. by using an alkylating agent. Preferred alkylating agents are C1-C4-alkylating agents. Particularly preferred alkylating agents are methylating agents. Examples of alkylating agents are dimethyl sulfate, diethyl sulfate, dimethyl carbonate, diethyl carbonate, methyl chloride, ethyl chloride, methyl bromide, ethyl bromide, methyl iodide or ethyl iodide. Examples of methylating agents are dimethyl sulfate, dimethyl carbonate, methyl chloride, methyl bromide or methyl iodide. A particularly preferred alkylating agent / methylating agent is dimethyl sulfate. Esters of oxalkylated alkylalkylene diamines having the Formula (E) and quaternized salts thereof as well as their preparation are further described inWO 2015 / 110269 and WO 2019 / 175124. A compound of Formula (E) may becommercially obtained as in the product Genadvance Repair (Quaternium-98).In at least one embodiment, a cationic surfactant of the present invention isaccording to Formula (F) or a cosmetically acceptable salt thereof: wherein R5is selected from linear or branched C5-C23 alkyl and linear or branched C5-C23 alkenyl; R6is H or linear or branched C1-C4alkyl;R7 is H or linear or branched C1-C4 alkyl; andR8is H or linear or branched C1-C4 alkyl.Preferably, R5 in Formula (F) is selected from linear or branched C7-C21 alkyl andlinear or branched C7-C21 alkenyl, more preferably from linear or branched C11-C19 alkyl and linear or branched C11-C19 alkenyl, even more preferably from linear or branched C15-C19alkyl and linear or branched C15-C19alkenyl. In a preferred embodiment, R5in Formula (F) is selected from linear or branched C17alkyl and linear or branched C17 alkenyl, preferably is linear or branched C17 alkyl, particularly preferably is linear C17 alkyl; R6in Formula (F) is H; R7in Formula (F) is methyl; and R8in Formula (F) is methyl. In a particularly preferred embodiment, the compound of Formula (F) is Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine or N-[3-(dimethylamino)propyl]octadecanamide. Such a compound is commercially available, e.g. from Clariant as Genamin® SPA. Typically, a salt of a compound of Formula (F) is a cosmetically acceptable salt. A salt of a compound of Formula (F) may, for example, be generated in situ when the compound of Formula (F) is subjected to acidic conditions, for example an acidic environment. In at least one embodiment, a cationic surfactant of the present invention is an oligoester ammonium salt. In at least one embodiment, a cationic surfactant of the present invention is an oligoester ammonium salt that is obtainable by the following steps:(a) heating a mixture of the following compounds of Formulae (G-I), (G-II), (G-III)and (G-IV) under continuous removal of reaction water: 0.5 to 3.0 molar equivalents, preferably 0.75 to 3.0 molar equivalents, of a diethanolamine compound of Formula (G-I) 3 R HOCH2CH2 NCH2 CH2OH wherein R3is linear or branched C1-C6-alkyl, preferably linear or branched C1- C4-alkyl, more preferably methyl or ethyl; 0.5 to 1.5 molar equivalents of a dicarboxylic acid of Formula (G-II) wherein R2is linear or branched C1-C10-alkylene or linear or branched C2-C10- alkenylene, preferably linear or branched C2-C8-alkylene, more preferably linear or branched C4-alkylene; 0.5 to 1.5 molar equivalents of an organic triol (G-III) of Formula (G-III-1) or (G- III-2) (G-III-1) (G-III-2)wherein R4is hydrogen or linear or branched C1-C4-alkyl or hydroxyl-C1-C4- alkyl, preferably hydrogen, methyl or ethyl, more preferably hydrogen; 1.0 molar equivalent of a monocarboxylic acid of Formula (G-IV) R1-COOH (G-IV)wherein R1is linear or branched C11-C25-alkyl or linear or branched C11-C25- alkenyl, preferably linear or branched C11-C23-alkyl or linear or branched C11-C23-alkenyl, more preferably linear or branched C19-C23-alkyl;(b) reacting the oligoester product of step (a) with a quaternization agent (G-V),preferably dimethyl sulfate, diethyl sulfate or an alkyl halide; and(c) optionally purifying the oligoester ammonium salt (OAS).In a preferred embodiment, the diethanolamine compound (G-I) is N-methyldiethanolamine, the dicarboxylic acid (G-II) is adipic acid or sebacic acid,the organic triol (G-III) is glycerol or triethanolamine, and / or the monocarboxylic acid(G-IV) is behenic acid.Preferred oligoester ammonium salts are obtainable by the above steps using aquaternization agent (G-V) selected from the group consisting of dimethyl sulfate,diethyl sulfate, methyl chloride, ethyl chloride, butyl chloride, and combinationsthereof. Particularly preferred oligoester ammonium salts are obtainable by theabove steps using dimethyl sulfate as the quaternization agent (G-V).Preferred oligoester ammonium salts are obtainable by the above steps, whereinthe molar ratio of the compounds of Formulae (G-I), (G-II), (G-III) and (G-IV) is chosen such that the molar equivalents of hydroxyl functions are in excess of the molar equivalents of acid functions.Preferred oligoester ammonium salts are obtainable by the above steps, whereinin step (i) the mixture of the compounds of Formulae (G-I), (G-II), (G-III) and (G-IV) is heated to a temperature from 80 to 220°C, preferably from 150 to 210°C, more preferably from 160 to 200°C.Preferred oligoester ammonium salts have a molecular mass Mn (numberaverage) of from 500 to 5000 g / mol, preferably from 1000 to 4000 g / mol, for example from 1000 to 2000 g / mol, or for example from 2000 to 3000 g / mol.Oligoester ammonium salts (oligoester ammonium salts) and their preparation arefurther described in WO 2017 / 097816, WO 2017 / 097817 and WO 2017 / 097819. Ina particularly preferred embodiment, the oligoester ammonium salt (oligoesterammonium salts) is Polyquaternium-116. Such an oligoester ammonium salts iscommercially available, e.g. from Clariant in Genadvance® Life.In at least one embodiment, the one or more surfactants comprise one or more non-ionic surfactants. In at least one embodiment, the non-ionic surfactant is selected from the group consisting of ethoxylated fatty alcohols, fatty acids, fatty acid glycerides or alkylphenols, in particular addition products of from 2 to 30 mol of ethylene oxideand / or 1 to 5 mol of propylene oxide onto C8- to C22-fatty alcohols, onto C12- to C22-fatty acids or onto alkyl phenols having 8 to 15 carbon atoms in the alkylgroup, C12- to C22-fatty acid mono- or diesters of addition products of from 1 to30 mol of ethylene oxide onto glycerol, addition products of from 5 to 60 mol ofethylene oxide onto castor oil or onto hydrogenated castor oil, fatty acid sugaresters, in particular esters of sucrose and one or two C8- to C22-fatty acids, e.g.Sucrose Cocoate, Sucrose Dilaurate, Sucrose Distearate, Sucrose Laurate, Sucrose Myristate, Sucrose Oleate, Sucrose Palmitate, Sucrose Ricinoleate orSucrose Stearate, esters of sorbitan and one, two or three C8- to C22-fatty acidsand a degree of ethoxylation of from 4 to 20, alkyl glucosides, alkyl oligoglucosides or alkyl polyglucosides having C8 to C22-alkyl groups, e.g. decylglucoside or laurylglucoside, and mixtures thereof. In at least one embodiment, the non-ionic surfactant is selected from the group consisting of fatty alcohol ethoxylates (alkylpolyethylene glycols), alkylphenol polyethylene glycols, alkylmercaptan polyethylene glycols, fatty amine ethoxylates (alkylaminopolyethylene glycols), fatty acid ethoxylates (acylpolyethylene glycols), polypropylene glycol ethoxylates, fatty acid alkylol amides (fatty acid amide polyethylene glycols), N-alkoxypoly-hydroxy-fatty acid amides, sucrose esters, sorbitol esters, polyglycol ethers, and mixtures thereof. In at least one embodiment, the non-ionic surfactant is selected from the group consisting of condensation products of aliphatic primary or secondary linear or branched alcohols or phenols with alkylene oxides, typically ethylene oxide, and generally having from 6 to 30 ethylene oxide groups. Alkyl ethoxylates are particularly preferred. Most preferred are alky ethoxylates having the formula R-(OCH2CH2)nOH, where R is an alkyl chain of C12 to C15, and n is 5 to 9. Other suitable non-ionicsurfactants are mono- or di-alkyl alkanolamides. Examples include coco mono- ordi-ethanolamide and coco mono-isopropanolamide. In at least one embodiment, the non-ionic surfactant is selected from the group consisting of glyceryl fatty acid esters. Preferred glyceryl fatty acid esters are esters of glycerol and one or more C8-C20 fatty acids. Preferably, the glyceryl fattyacid esters are mono- or diesters of glycerol and one or more C8-C20 fatty acids.Particularly preferably, the glyceryl fatty acid esters are monoesters of glycerol and one or more C8-C20 fatty acids. Also particularly preferably, the glyceryl fatty acid esters are diesters of glycerol and one or more C8-C20 fatty acids. Alsoparticularly preferably, the glyceryl fatty acid esters are mixtures of mono- anddiesters of glycerol and one or more C8-C20 fatty acids. The fatty acids may besaturated or unsaturated. Preferred fatty acids are C12-C18 fatty acids. Preferably, the fatty acids are selected from oleic acid, capric acid, caprylic acid, lauric acid, myristic acid, palmitic acid, stearic acid, ricinoleic acid, and mixtures thereof. A particularly preferred fatty acid is oleic acid. Also preferred are fatty acid mixturesderived from coconut oil. Examples of preferred glyceryl fatty acid esters areglyceryl oleate, glyceryl stearate, glyceryl caprate, glyceryl caprylate, glyceryl laurate, glyceryl myristate, glyceryl palmitate, glyceryl cocoate, glyceryl ricinoleate, or mixtures thereof. A particularly preferred glyceryl fatty acid ester is glyceryl oleate. In at least one embodiment, the non-ionic surfactant is selected from the group consisting of polyglyceryl fatty acid esters. Preferred polyglyceryl fatty acid esters are esters of polyglycerol having 2 to 20 glyceryl units and one or more C8-C20fatty acids. Preferably, the polyglyceryl fatty acid esters are mono-, di-, tri- ortetraesters, more preferably mono-, di- or triesters, even more preferably mono- ordiesters of polyglycerol and one or more C8-C20 fatty acids. Particularly preferably, the polyglyceryl fatty acid esters are monoesters of polyglycerol and one or more C8-C20 fatty acids. Also particularly preferably, the polyglyceryl fatty acid esters are diesters of polyglycerol and one or more C8-C20 fatty acids. Alsoparticularly preferably, the polyglyceryl fatty acid esters are mixtures of mono- anddiesters of polyglycerol and one or more C8-C20 fatty acids. Preferably, thepolyglycerols have 2 to 4 glyceryl units, more preferably 2 or 3 glyceryl units, particularly preferably 2 glyceryl units. In preferred embodiments, the polyglycerylfatty acid esters are mono- or diesters of polyglycerol having 2 to 4, preferably 2 or3, particularly preferably 2 glyceryl units and one or more C8-C20 fatty acids. In preferred embodiments, the polyglyceryl fatty acid esters are monoesters of polyglycerol having 2 to 4, preferably 2 or 3, particularly preferably 2 glyceryl units and one or more C8-C20 fatty acids. In preferred embodiments, the polyglyceryl fatty acid esters are diesters of polyglycerol having 2 to 4, preferably 2 or 3, particularly preferably 2 glyceryl units and one or more C8-C20 fatty acids. In preferred embodiments, the polyglyceryl fatty acid esters are mixtures of mono- and diesters of polyglycerol having 2 to 4, preferably 2 or 3, particularly preferably2 glyceryl units and one or more C8-C20 fatty acids. The fatty acids may besaturated or unsaturated. Preferred fatty acids are C12-C18 fatty acids. Preferably, the fatty acids are selected from stearic acid, capric acid, caprylic acid, lauric acid, myristic acid, palmitic acid, oleic acid, ricinoleic acid, and mixtures thereof. A particularly preferred fatty acid is stearic acid. Also preferred are fatty acidmixtures derived from coconut oil. Examples of preferred polyglyceryl fatty acidesters are polyglyceryl-2 stearate, polyglyceryl-3 stearate, polyglyceryl-4 stearate, polyglyceryl-2 sesquistearate, polyglyceryl-2 sesquiisostearate, polyglyceryl-2 caprate, polyglyceryl-3 caprate, polyglyceryl-4 caprate, polyglyceryl-2 caprylate, polyglyceryl-3 caprylate, polyglyceryl-4 caprylate, polyglyceryl-2 laurate, polyglyceryl-3 laurate, polyglyceryl-4 laurate, polyglyceryl-2 myristate, polyglyceryl- 3 myristate, polyglyceryl-4 myristate, polyglyceryl-2 palmitate, polyglyceryl-3 palmitate, polyglyceryl-4 palmitate, polyglyceryl-2 oleate, polyglyceryl-3 oleate, polyglyceryl-4 oleate, polyglyceryl-2 cocoate, polyglyceryl-3 cocoate, polyglyceryl- 4 cocoate, polyglyceryl-2 ricinoleate, polyglyceryl-3 ricinoleate, polyglyceryl-4 ricinoleate, or mixtures thereof. A particularly preferred polyglyceryl fatty acid esteris polyglyceryl-2 stearate. Polyglyceryl-2 stearate is, e.g., commercially availablefrom Clariant (Plantasens® Emulsifier DGDS). Polyglyceryl-2 sesquiisostearate is, e.g. commercially available from Clariant (Plantasens® Emulsifier DGI). In at least one embodiment, the one or more surfactants comprise one or more non-ionic surfactants, preferably one or more non-ionic surfactants selected from the group consisting of N-methyl-N-acylglucamines and alkyl polyglycosides, more preferably one or more non-ionic surfactants selected from the group consisting ofN-methyl-N-acylglucamines of formula (II): wherein Rais selected from saturated or unsaturated hydrocarbon chains having 5 to 23 carbon atoms, and alkyl polyglycosides having the following formula: RO-(G)n wherein R is selected from saturated or unsaturated hydrocarbon chains having 6 to 22 carbon atoms; G is selected from saccharide residues; and n has an average value of from 1 to 10. In at least one embodiment, the non-ionic surfactant is selected from the group consisting of N-methyl-N-acylglucamines, preferably N-methyl-N-acylglucamines of formula (II): wherein Rais selected from saturated or unsaturated hydrocarbon chains having 5 to 23 carbon atoms. Preferably, Rain formula (II) is selected from saturated or unsaturated hydrocarbon chains having 7 to 17 carbon atoms. In preferred embodiments, Rain formula (II) is selected from saturated hydrocarbon chains having 7 to 17 carbon atoms. In preferred embodiments, Rain formula (II) is selected from unsaturated hydrocarbon chains having 7 to 17 carbon atoms. Also preferably, the Ra-C=O residue in formula (II) is derived from caprylic acid, capric acid, lauric acid, myristic acid, palmitic acid, stearic acid, oleic acid, linoleic acid, linolenic acid, or mixtures thereof. Also preferably, the Ra-C=O residue in formula (II) is derived from coconut oil. Also preferably, the Ra-C=O residue in formula (II) is derived from 9-decenoic acid, 9-dodecenoic acid, or mixtures thereof. Particularly preferred N-methyl-N-acylglucamines of formula (II) are capryloyl / caproyl methyl glucamide, lauroyl / myristoyl methyl glucamide, cocoyl methyl glucamide, oleyl methyl glucamide, or mixtures thereof. Such N-methyl-N- acylglucamines are commercially available from Clariant (GlucoTain® Clear, GlucoTain® Plus, GlucoTain® Flex, GlucoTain® Care, GlucoTain® Sense). Also particularly preferred N-methyl-N-acylglucamines of formula (II) are N-9- decenoyl-N-methylglucamine, N-9-dodecenoyl-N-methylglucamine, or mixtures thereof. In at least one embodiment, the non-ionic surfactant is selected from the group consisting of alkyl polyglycosides. Typical alkyl polyglycosides comprise an alkyl group connected (optionally via a bridging group) to a block of one or more glycosyl groups. Preferred alkyl polyglycosides have the following formula: RO-(G)n wherein R is selected from saturated or unsaturated hydrocarbon chains having 6to 22 carbon atoms; G is selected from saccharide residues; and n has an averagevalue of from 1 to 10. Preferably, R is selected from saturated or unsaturatedhydrocarbon chains having 8 to 18 carbon atoms, more preferably 8 to 16 carbonatoms, particularly preferably 8 to 12 carbon atoms. Also preferably, R is selected from saturated hydrocarbon chains having 8 to 18 carbon atoms, more preferably 8 to 16 carbon atoms, particularly preferably 8 to 12 carbon atoms. Preferably, Gis selected from C5 monosaccharide residues and C6 monosaccharide residues.More preferably, G is selected from the group consisting of glucose, xylose,lactose, fructose and mannose residues. Particularly preferably, G is a glucoseresidue. Preferably, n has an average value of from 1 to 2. More preferably, n hasan average value of from 1.3 to 1.5. In at least one embodiment, the non-ionic surfactant is selected from the group consisting of anhydro methyl glucamides, preferably anhydro methyl glucamides of formula (I), wherein R is selected from saturated or unsaturated hydrocarbon chains having 5 to 23 carbon atoms. Preferably, R in formula (I) is selected from saturated or unsaturated hydrocarbon chains having 7 to 17 carbon atoms. More preferably, R in formula (I) is selected from saturated or unsaturated hydrocarbon chains having 7 to 13 carbon atoms. Even more preferably, R in formula (I) is -(CH2)6CH3, - (CH2)8CH3, -(CH2)10CH3, -(CH2)12CH3, or mixtures thereof. Also even more preferably, the R-C=O residue in formula (I) is derived from coconut oil. Also even more preferably, the R-C=O residue in formula (I) is derived from 9-decenoic acid, 9-dodecenoic acid, or mixtures thereof. Particularly preferably, R in formula (I) is - (CH2)6CH3, -(CH2)8CH3, or mixtures thereof. Capryloyl / caproyl anhydro methyl glucamide is commercially available from Clariant (Velsan® Flex). In at least one embodiment, the non-ionic surfactant is selected from sorbitan esters. Preferred sorbitan esters are selected from sorbitan caprylate, sorbitan stearate, sorbitan isostearate, sorbitan olivate, sorbitan oleate, sorbitan sesquioleate, sorbitan laurate, and sorbitan palmitate. A particularly preferred sorbitan ester is sorbitan caprylate. Sorbitan caprylate is commercially available from Clariant (Velsan® SC). In at least one embodiment, the weight ratio of the one or more hybrid polymers ofthe present invention (component A) to the one or more surfactants of the presentinvention (component B) (A : B) is between 1 : 1 and 1 : 50, between 1 : 1.5 and1 : 40, between 1 : 2 and 1 : 30, between 1 : 2.5 and 1 : 20, between 1 : 3 and1 : 20, between 1 : 3.5 and 1 : 10, or between 1 : 4 and 1 : 8.In at least one embodiment, the cosmetic composition has a viscosity of from 1 mPas to 250,000 mPas, or from 50,000 mPas to 200,000 mPas, or from 50,000mPas to 100,000 mPas (at 25°C). In at least one embodiment, the cosmeticcomposition has a viscosity of from 0.1 mPas to 50,000 mPas, or from 1 mPas to20,000 mPas, or from 1 mPas to 10,000 mPas, or from 1 mPas to 5,000 mPas, orfrom 5 mPas to 3,500 mPas (at 25°C). In at least one embodiment, the cosmeticcomposition has a viscosity of from 1,000 mPas to 20,000 mPas, or from5,000 mPas to 20,000 mPas, or from 5,000 mPas to 15,000 mPas, or from8,000 mPas to 10,000 mPas (at 25°C).In at least one embodiment, the cosmetic composition has a pH in the range offrom 3 to 9, preferably from 5 to 9, more preferably from 5 to 7, particularlypreferably from 5.5 to 7.In preferred embodiments, the cosmetic composition comprises one or morecarriers. A carrier is preferably a cosmetically acceptable carrier. In at least oneembodiment, the composition comprises at least 10 wt.-% water. Water is useful for economic reasons but also because it is highly cosmetically acceptable. Optionally the composition comprises water-miscible or water-soluble solvents such as lower alkyl alcohols. In at least one embodiment, the composition comprises C1-C5 alkyl monohydric alcohols, preferably C2-C3 alkyl alcohols. The alcohols which may be present are in particular lower monohydric or polyhydric alcohols having 1 to 4 carbon atoms customarily used for cosmetic purposes, suchas preferably ethanol or isopropanol.In at least one embodiment, the composition comprises a water-soluble polyhydricalcohol. In at least one embodiment, the water-soluble polyhydric alcohols are polyhydric alcohols having two or more hydroxyl groups in the molecule. In at least one embodiment, the water-soluble polyhydric alcohol is selected from the group consisting of: dihydric alcohols such as ethylene glycol, propylene glycol, trimethylene glycol, 1,2-butylene glycol, 1,3-butylene glycol, 1,4-butylene glycol, tetramethylene glycol, 2,3-butylene glycol, pentamethylene glycol, 2-butene-1,4- diol, hexylene glycol, octylene glycol; trihydric alcohols such as glycerine, trimethylol propane, 1,2,6-hexanetriol and the like; tetrahydric alcohols such as penthaerythritol; pentahydric alcohols such as xylytol, etc.; hexahydric alcohols such as sorbitol, mannitol; polyhydric alcohol polymers such as diethylene glycol, dipropylene glycol, polyethylene glycol, polypropylene glycol, tetraethylene glycol, diglycerine, polyethylene glycol, triglycerine, tetraglycerine, polyglycerine; dihydric alcohol alkyl ethers such as ethylene glycol monomethyl ether, ethylene glycol monoethyl ether, ethylene glycol monobutyl ether, ethylene glycol monophenyl ether, ethylene glycol monohexyl ether, ethylene glycol mono-2-methylhexyl ether, ethylene glycol isoamyl ether, ethylene glycol benzyl ether, ethylene glycol isopropyl ether, ethylene glycol dimethyl ether, ethylene glycol diethyl ether, ethylene glycol dibutyl ether; dihydric alcohol alkyl ethers such as diethylene glycol monomethyl ether, diethylene glycol monoethyl ether, diethylene glycol monobutyl ether, diethylene glycol dimethyl ether, diethylene glycol diethyl ether, diethylene glycol butyl ether, diethylene glycol methyl ethyl ether, triethylene glycol monomethyl ether, triethylene glycol monoethyl ether, propylene glycol monomethyl ether, propylene glycol monoethyl ether, propylene glycol monobutyl ether, propylene glycol isopropyl ether, dipropylene glycol methyl ether, dipropylene glycol ethyl ether, dipropylene glycol butyl ether; dihydric alcohol ether esters such as ethylene glycol monomethyl ether acetate, ethylene glycol monoethyl ether acetate, ethylene glycol monobutyl ether acetate, ethylene glycol monophenyl ether acetate, ethylene glycol diadipate, ethylene glycol disuccinate, diethylene glycol monoethyl ether acetate, diethylene glycol monobutyl ether acetate, propylene glycol monomethyl ether acetate, propylene glycol monoethyl ether acetate, propylene glycol monopropyl ether acetate, propylene glycol monophenyl ether acetate; glycerine monoalkyl ethers such as xyl alcohol, selachyl alcohol, batyl alcohol; sugar alcohols such as sorbitol, maltitol, maltotriose, mannitol, sucrose, erythritol, glucose, fructose, starch sugar, maltose, xylytose, starch sugar reduced alcohol, glysolid, tetrahydrofurfuryl alcohol,POE tetrahydrofurfuryl alcohol, POP butyl ether, POP POE butyl ether,tripolyoxypropylene glycerine ether, POP glycerine ether, POP glycerine ether phosphoric acid, POP POE pentanerythritol ether, and mixtures thereof. In at least one embodiment, the composition comprises a cosmetically acceptable carrier selected from the group consisting of water, glycols, ethanol, and combinations thereof.In at least one embodiment, the composition comprises an aqueous, alcoholic oraqueous-alcoholic carrier. Preferably, the aqueous, alcoholic or aqueous-alcoholic carrier comprises water, ethanol, propanol, isopropanol, 1,2-propylene glycol, 1,3-propylene glycol, isobutanol, butanol, butyl glycol, butyl diglycol, glycerol, or amixture thereof. More preferably, the aqueous, alcoholic or aqueous-alcoholiccarrier comprises water, ethanol, propanol, isopropanol, 1,2-propylene glycol,1,3-propylene glycol, glycerol, or mixtures thereof. Even more preferably, theaqueous, alcoholic or aqueous-alcoholic carrier comprises water, isopropanol, 1,2-propylene glycol, 1,3-propylene glycol, or mixtures thereof. Particularlypreferably, the aqueous, alcoholic or aqueous-alcoholic carrier consists of water orconsists of a mixture of water and an alcohol wherein the alcohol is selected from the group consisting of isopropanol, 1,2-propylene glycol and 1,3-propylene glycol. In at least one embodiment, the cosmetic composition comprises a conditioning agent. In at least one embodiment, the conditioning agent is a silicone (e.g.,silicone oil, cationic silicone, silicone gum, high refractive silicone, or siliconeresin), an organic conditioning oil (e.g., hydrocarbon oils, polyolefins, or fattyesters), or combinations thereof. In at least one embodiment, the composition comprises a silicone gum selected from the group consisting of polydimethylsiloxane, (polydimethylsiloxane) (methylvinylsiloxane) copolymer, poly(dimethylsiloxane) (diphenylsiloxane) (methylvinylsiloxane) copolymer, andmixtures thereof. In at least one embodiment, the conditioning agent is a terminalamino silicone.In at least one embodiment, the cosmetic composition comprises a high meltingpoint fatty compound. The high melting point fatty compound has a melting point of25 °C or higher. In at least one embodiment, the high melting point fatty compoundis selected from the group consisting of a fatty alcohol, fatty acid, fatty alcohol derivative, fatty acid derivative, and mixtures thereof. The composition may comprise from 0.1 wt.-% to 40 wt.-%, or from 1 wt.-% to 30 wt.-%, or from 1.5 wt.-% to 16 wt.-%, or from 1.5 wt.-% to 8 wt.-% of a high melting point fatty compound,by total weight of the composition. This is advantageous in view of providingvarious conditioning benefits such as slippery feel during the application to wethair, softness and moisturized feel on dry hair. In at least one embodiment, the fatty alcohol is selected from the group consisting of: cetyl alcohol, stearyl alcohol, behenyl alcohol, and mixtures thereof. In at least one embodiment, the composition comprises a linear fatty alcohol, wherein the linear fatty alcohol is also comprised in a lamellar gel matrix. The lamellar gel matrix is suitable for providing various conditioning benefits such as slippery feel during the application to wethair, softness and moisturized feel on dry hair.In at least one embodiment, the cosmetic composition comprises a cationic conditioning agent. As cationic conditioning agents, a variety of cationic polymers are suitable, including quaternized cellulose ethers, copolymers of vinylpyrrolidone, acrylic polymers, including homopolymers or copolymers of dimethyldiallylammonium chloride or acrylamide. Also suitable are various types ofhomo- or copolymers derived from acrylic or methacrylic acid, acrylamide,methacrylamide, diacetone acrylamide.Fatty alcohol derivatives and fatty acid derivatives useful herein include alkyl ethers of fatty alcohols, alkoxylated fatty alcohols, alkyl ethers of alkoxylated fatty alcohols, esters of fatty alcohols, fatty acid esters of compounds having esterifiable hydroxy groups, hydroxy-substituted fatty acids, or mixtures thereof. Examples of fatty alcohol derivatives and fatty acid derivatives include methyl stearyl ether, polyoxyethylene ethers of behenyl alcohol, ethyl stearate, cetyl stearate, cetyl palmitate, stearyl stearate, myristyl myristate, polyoxyethylene cetyl ether stearate, polyoxyethylene stearyl ether stearate, polyoxyethylene lauryl ether stearate, ethyleneglycol monostearate, polyoxyethylene monostearate, polyoxyethylene distearate, propyleneglycol monostearate, propyleneglycol distearate, trimethylolpropane distearate, sorbitan stearate, polyglyceryl stearate, glyceryl monostearate, glyceryl distearate, glyceryl tristearate, or mixtures thereof. In at least one embodiment, the cosmetic composition comprises one or more low melting point oils. A low melting point oil may be selected from the group consisting of hydrocarbons having from 10 to 40 carbon atoms; unsaturated fatty alcohols having from 10 to 30 carbon atoms such as oleyl alcohol; unsaturated fatty acids having from about 10 to about 30 carbon atoms; fatty acid derivatives; fatty alcohol derivatives; ester oils such as pentaerythritol ester oils, trimethylol ester oils, citrate ester oils, or glyceryl ester oils; poly [alpha]-olefin oils; and mixtures thereof. Preferred low melting point oils are selected from the group consisting of ester oils such as pentaerythritol ester oils, trimethylol ester oils, citrate ester oils, or glyceryl ester oils; poly [alpha]-olefin oils; and mixtures thereof. Particularly useful pentaerythritol ester oils and trimethylol ester oils are pentaerythritol tetraisostearate, pentaerythritol tetraoleate, trimethylolpropane triisostearate, trimethylolpropane trioleate, or mixtures thereof. Particularly useful glyceryl esters are triisostearin, triolein or trilinolein.In at least one embodiment, the cosmetic composition comprises one or morelubricants. Suitable lubricants are, for example, fatty alcohol components having 6 to 18 carbon atoms. In at least one embodiment, the cosmetic composition comprises one or more glossers. Typical glossers are silicones. Suitable as silicones are volatile or nonvolatile non-ionic silicone fluids, silicone resins, and silicone semisolids or solids. Volatile silicones are linear or cyclic silicones having a measureable vapor pressure, which is defined as a vapor pressure of at least 2 mm of mercury at 20°C. Also suitable are water insoluble nonvolatile silicone fluids including polyalkyl siloxanes, polyaryl siloxanes, polyalkylaryl siloxanes, polyether siloxane copolymers, amine-functional silicones, or mixtures thereof.In at least one embodiment, the cosmetic composition comprises one or moreauxiliaries. In at least one embodiment, the composition comprises additives common in cosmetology, pharmacy, and dermatology, which are hereinafter calledauxiliaries. In at least one embodiment, the auxiliary is selected from the groupconsisting of oily substances, emulsifiers, coemulsifiers, cationic polymers, filmformers, superfatting agents, stabilizers, active biogenic substances, dispersingagent, wetting agent, film former, emulsion stabilizer, binding agent, or antifoamingagent, glycerol, preservatives, pearlizing agents, dyes and fragrances, solvents, opacifiers, functional acids, and also protein derivatives such as gelatin, collagen hydrolysates, natural or synthetic-based polypeptides, egg yolk lecithin, lanolin and lanolin derivatives, fatty alcohols, silicones, substances with a keratolytic and keratoplastic action, enzymes, and / or carriers / solvents.In at least one embodiment, the cosmetic composition comprises water solublevitamins and their derivatives, water soluble amino acids and their salts and / or derivatives, viscosity modifiers, dyes, nonvolatile solvents or diluents (water soluble and insoluble), pearlescent aids, thickeners, foam boosters, pediculocides, pH adjusting agents, perfumes, preservatives, chelants, proteins, skin active agents, sunscreens, UV absorbers, vitamins, niacinamide, caffeine, minoxidil, and combinations thereof. The composition may also comprise pigment materials such as inorganic, nitroso, monoazo, disazo, carotenoid, triphenyl methane, triaryl methane, xanthene, quinoline, oxazine, azine, anthraquinone, indigoid, thionindigoid, quinacridone, phthalocianine, botanical, natural colors, including: water soluble components such as those having C.I. Names. The composition may comprise from 0 wt.-% to 5 wt.-% pigment materials. The composition may comprise from 0 wt.-% to 5 wt.-% antimicrobial agents. In at least one embodiment, the cosmetic composition comprises an oily substance, which is any fatty substance which is liquid at room temperature (25 °C). In at least one embodiment, the composition comprises an oily substance selected from the group consisting of silicone oils, volatile or nonvolatile, linear, branched or cyclic, optionally with organic modification; phenylsilicones; siliconeresins and silicone gums; mineral oils such as paraffin oil or vaseline oil; oils ofanimal origin such as perhydrosqualene, lanolin; oils of plant origin such as liquid triglycerides, e.g., sunflower oil, corn oil, soybean oil, rice oil, jojoba oil, babusscu oil, pumpkin oil, grapeseed oil, sesame oil, walnut oil, apricot oil, macadamia oil, avocado oil, sweet almond oil, lady’s-smock oil, castor oil, triglycerides of caprylic / capric acids, olive oil, peanut oil, rapeseed oil, argan oil, abyssinian oil, and coconut oil; synthetic oils such as purcellin oil, isoparaffins, linear and / or branched fatty alcohols and fatty acid esters, preferably guerbet alcohols having 6 to 18, preferably 8 to 10, carbon atoms; esters of linear (C6-C13) fatty acids with linear (C6-C20) fatty alcohols; esters of branched (C6-C13) carboxylic acids with linear (C6-C20) fatty alcohols, esters of linear (C6-C18) fatty acids with branched alcohols, especially 2-ethylhexanol; esters of linear and / or branched fatty acids with polyhydric alcohols (such as dimerdiol or trimerdiol, for example) and / or guerbet alcohols; triglycerides based on (C6-C10) fatty acids; esters such as dioctyl adipate, diisopropyl dimer dilinoleate; propylene glycols / dicaprylate or waxes such as beeswax, paraffin wax or microwaxes, alone or in combination with hydrophilic waxes, such as cetylstearyl alcohol, for example; fluorinated and perfluorinatedoils; fluorinated silicone oils; mixtures of the aforementioned compounds. In atleast one embodiment, a fatty substance may comprise glyceryl esters of fatty acids, or triglycerides, coconut oil, almond oil, apricot kernel oil, avocado oil, babassu oil, evening primrose oil, camelina sativa seed oil, grape seed oil, macadamia ternifolia seed oil, corn oil, meadowfoam seed oil, mink oil, olive oil, palm kernel oil, safflower oil, sesame oil, soybean oil, sunflower oil, wheat germ oil, and camellia reticulata seed oil. In at least one embodiment, the cosmetic composition comprises a cationic polymer. Suitable cationic polymers include those known under the INCI designation “Polyquaternium“, especially Polyquaternium-31, Polyquaternium-16, Polyquaternium-24, Polyquaternium-7, Polyquaternium-22, Polyquaternium-39, Polyquaternium-28, Polyquaternium-2, Polyquaternium-10, Polyquaternium-11, and also Polyquaternium 37 & mineral oil & PPG trideceth (Salcare SC95), PVP-dimethylaminoethyl methacrylate copolymer, guar-hydroxypropyltriammonium chlorides, and also calcium alginate and ammonium alginate. It is additionally possible to employ cationic cellulose derivatives; cationic starch; copolymers of diallylammonium salts and acrylamides; quaternized vinylpyrrolidone / vinylimidazole polymers; condensation products of polyglycols and amines; quaternized collagen polypeptides; quaternized wheat polypeptides; polyethyleneimines; cationic silicone polymers, such as amidomethicones, for example; copolymers of adipic acid and dimethylaminohydroxypropyldiethylenetriamine; polyaminopolyamide and cationic chitin derivatives, such as chitosan, for example. Suitable cationic polymers include, for example, copolymers of vinyl monomers having cationic amine or quaternary ammonium functionalities with water soluble spacer monomers such as (meth)acrylamide, alkyl and dialkyl (meth)acrylamides, alkyl (meth)acrylate, vinyl caprolactone and vinyl pyrrolidine. The alkyl and dialkyl substituted monomers preferably have C1-C7 alkyl groups, more preferably C1-C3 alkyl groups. Other suitable spacers include vinyl esters, vinyl alcohol, maleic anhydride, propylene glycol and ethylene glycol. The cationic amines can be primary, secondary or tertiary amines, depending upon the particular species and the pH of the composition. In general, secondary and tertiary amines, especially tertiary, are preferred. Amine substituted vinyl monomers and amines can be polymerized in the amine form and then converted to ammonium by quaternization. The cationic polymers can comprise mixtures of monomer unitsderived from amine- and / or quaternary ammonium-substituted monomer and / orcompatible spacer monomers. Suitable cationic polymers include, for example cationic diallyl quaternary ammonium-containing polymers including, for example, dimethyldiallylammonium chloride homopolymer and copolymers of acrylamide and dimethyldiallylammonium chloride, referred to in the industry (CTFA) as Polyquaternium 6 and Polyquaternium 7, respectively; mineral acid salts of amino-alkyl esters of homo- and co-polymers of unsaturated carboxylic acids having from3 to 5 carbon atoms; cationic polyacrylamides. Other cationic polymers that can be used include cationic polysaccharide polymers, such as cationic cellulose derivatives, cationic starch derivatives, and cationic guar gum derivatives. A particularly suitable type of cationic polysaccharide polymer that can be used is a cationic guar gum derivative, such as guar hydroxypropyltrimethylammonium chloride. Cationic polymer may be present in the cosmetic composition at levels of from 0.01 to 5 wt.-%, preferably from 0.05 to 1 wt.-%, more preferably from 0.08 to 0.5wt.-% by total weight of cationic polymer, based on the total weight of the cosmeticcomposition. In at least one embodiment, the cosmetic composition comprises a superfattingagent. Examples include polyethoxylated lanolin derivatives, lecithin derivatives,polyol fatty acid esters, monoglycerides, and fatty acid alkanol amides, the latter serving simultaneously as foam stabilizers. In at least one embodiment, thecosmetic composition comprises a moisturizer. Examples include isopropylpalmitate, glycerol and sorbitol.In at least one embodiment, the cosmetic composition comprises a stabiliser.Examples include metal salts of fatty acids, such as magnesium, aluminum and / orzinc stearate.In at least one embodiment, the cosmetic composition comprises a care additive.The compositions can be blended with conventional ceramides, pseudoceramides, fatty acid N-alkylpolyhydroxyalkyl amides, cholesterol, cholesterol fatty acid esters, fatty acids, triglycerides, cerebrosides, phospholipids, panthenol and similar substances as a care additive. In at least one embodiment, the cosmetic composition comprises a preservative or preservative system. Examples of suitable preservatives include benzyl alcohol, piroctone olamine, phenoxyethanol, parabens, pentanediol, benzoic acid / sodium benzoate, sorbic acid / potassium sorbate, and other organic acids used to provideantimicrobial protection. Preservation boosting ingredients include anisic acid,lactic acid, sorbitan caprylate, ethylhexylglycerin, caprylyl glycol, octanediol, andsimilar substances. In at least one embodiment, the composition comprises 0.01 to5 wt.-%, particularly preferably from 0.05 wt.-% to 1 wt.-% of at least one preservative. In at least one embodiment, the preservative is selected from the group consisting of phenoxyethanol, benzyl paraben, butyl paraben, ethyl paraben, isobutyl paraben, isopropyl paraben, methyl paraben, propyl paraben, iodopropynyl butylcarbamate, methyldibromoglutaronitrile, DMDM hydantoin and combinations thereof. In at least one embodiment, the composition comprises a preservative selected from the group consisting of cetyltrimethyl ammoniumchloride, cetylpyridinium chloride, benzethonium chloride, diisobutylethoxyethyldimethyl benzylammoniumchloride, sodium N-lauryl sarcosinate, sodium-N-palmethylsarcosinate, lauroylsarcosine, N-myristoylglycine, potassium-N-laurylsarcosine, trimethylammoniumchloride, sodium aluminium chlorohydroxylactate, triethylcitrate, tricetylmethylammoniumchloride, 2,4,4'- trichloro-2'-hydroxydiphenylether (Triclosan), phenoxyethanol, 1,5-pentandiol, 1,6- hexandiol, 3,4,4'-trichlorocarbanilide (Triclocarban), diaminoalkylamide, L-lysine hexadecylamide, heavy metal citrate salts, salicylate, piroctose, zinc salts, pyrithione and its heavy metal salts, zinc pyrithione, zinc phenol sulfate, farnesol, ketoconazol, oxiconazol, bifonazole, butoconazole, cloconazole, clotrimazole, econazole, enilconazole, fenticonazole, isoconazole, miconazole, sulconazole, tioconazole, fluconazole, itraconazole, terconazole, naftifine, terbinafine, selenium disulfide, Octopirox®, methylchloroisothiazolinone, methylisothiazolinone, methyldibromo glutaronitrile, AgCl, chloroxylenol, sodium salts of diethylhexylsulfosuccinate, sodiumbenzoate, phenoxyethanol, benzylalkohol,phenoxyisopropanol, paraben, such as butyl-, ethyl-, methyl- und propylparaben,and their salts, pentandiol, 1,2-octanediol, ethylhexylglycerin, benzylalcohol, sorbicacid, benzoic acid, lactic acid, imidazolidinyl urea, diazolidinyl urea, dimethyloldimethyl hydantoin (DMDMH), sodium salts of hydroxymethyl glycinate, hydroxyethylglycine of sorbic acid and combinations thereof. In at least one embodiment, the preservative is selected from the group consisting of phenoxyethanol, benzyl paraben, butyl paraben, ethyl paraben, isobutyl paraben, isopropyl paraben, methyl paraben, propyl paraben, iodopropynyl butylcarbamate, methyldibromoglutaronitrile, DMDM hydantoin and combinations thereof. In at least one embodiment, the composition is substantially free of parabens.In at least one embodiment, the cosmetic composition comprises an anti-fungalsubstance. In at least one embodiment, the anti-fungal substance is selected from the group consisting of ketoconazole, oxiconazole, bifonazole, butoconazole, cloconazole, clotrimazole, econazole, enilconazole, fenticonazole, isoconazole, miconazole, sulconazole, tioconazole, fluconazole, itraconazole, terconazole, naftifine and terbinafine, zinc pyrithione, octopirox, and combinations thereof. In at least one embodiment, the composition comprises a total amount of anti-fungal substance in the composition of from 0.1 wt.-% to 1 wt.-%. In at least one embodiment, the composition comprises a pyridinethione anti-dandruff particulates, for example 1-hydroxy-2-pyridinethione salts, are highly preferred particulate anti-dandruff agents. The concentration of pyridinethione antidandruffparticulate may ranges from 0.1 % to 4 %, by weight of the composition, preferablyfrom 0.1 % to 3 %, more preferably from 0.3 % to 2 %. Preferred pyridinethionesalts include those formed from heavy metals such as zinc, tin, cadmium, magnesium, aluminum and zirconium, preferably zinc, more preferably the zinc salt of 1-hydroxy-2-pyridinethione (known as "zinc pyridinethione" or "ZPT"), more preferably 1-hydroxy-2-pyridinethione salts in platelet particle form. Salts formed from other cations, such as sodium, may also be suitable.In at least one embodiment, the cosmetic composition comprises a functional acid.Functional acids are acidic substances used to impart a clinical functionality to the skin or hair upon application. Suitable functional acids include alpha hydroxy acids, beta-hydroxy acids, lactic acid, retinoic acid, and similar substances. In at least one embodiment, the cosmetic composition comprises an astringent. In at least one embodiment, the astringent is selected from the group consisting ofmagnesium oxide, aluminum oxide, titanium oxide (which can also be used as UVand / or blue light filter, also: titanium dioxide), zirconium dioxide, zinc oxide, oxide hydrates, aluminium oxide hydrate (boehmite) and hydroxide, chlorohydrates of calcium, magnesium, aluminium, titanium, zirconium or zinc. In at least oneembodiment, the composition comprises from 0.001 wt.-% to 10 wt.-%, or from0.01 wt.-% to 9 wt.-%, or from 0.05 wt.-% to 8 wt.-%, or from 0.1 wt.-% to 5 wt.-%astringent.In at least one embodiment, the cosmetic composition comprises an anti-oxidant.In at least one embodiment, the anti-oxidant is selected from the group consisting of amino acids, peptides, sugars, imidazoles, carotinoids, carotenes, chlorogenic acid, lipoic acid, thiols, thiol glycosyl esters, thiol N-acetyl esters, thiol methyl esters, thiol ethyl esters, thiol propyl esters, thiol amyl esters, thiol butyl esters, thiol lauryl esters, thiol palmitoyl esters, thiol oleyl esters, thiol linoleyl esters, thiol cholesteryl esters, thiol glyceryl esters, dilaurylthiodipropionate, distearylthiodipropionate, thiodipropionic acid, metal chelators, hydroxy acids, fatty acids, folic acids, vitamin C, tocopherol, vitamin A, stilbenes, derivatives and combinations thereof. In at least one embodiment, the anti-oxidant is selected from the group consisting of glycine, histidine, tyrosine, tryptophan, urocaninic acid,D,L-carnosine, D-carnosine, L-carnosine, beta-carotene, alpha-carotene,lycopene, dihydrolipoic acid, aurothioglucose, propylthiouracil, thioredoxine, glutathione, cysteine, cystine, cystamine, buthioninsulfoximine, homocysteinsulfoximine, buthioninsulfone, penta-, hexa-, heptathioninsulfoximine,hydroxyfatty acids, palmitic acid, phytinic acid, lactoferrin, citric acid, lactic acid,malic acid, humic acid, bile acid, bilirubin, biliverdin, EDTA, EGTA, linoleic acid,linolenic acid, oleic acid, butylhydroxyanisol, trihydroxybutyrophenone, ubichinon,ubichinol, ascorbylpalmitate, Mg-ascorbylphosphate, ascorbylacetate, vitamin Eacetate, vitamin A palmitate, carnosine, mannose, ZnO, ZnSO4, seleniummethionine, stilbenes, superoxide dismutase, and combinations thereof. In at least one embodiment, the antioxidant is selected from the group consisting of vitamin A, vitamin A derivatives, vitamin E, vitamin E derivatives, and combinations thereof. In at least one embodiment, the composition comprises from 0.001 wt.-%to 10 wt.-%, preferably from 0.05 wt.-% to 5 wt.-%, even more preferably from 0.1wt.-% to 3 wt.-%, most preferably from 0.05 wt.-% to 1 wt.-% antioxidant.In at least one embodiment, the cosmetic composition comprises a dye orpigment. In at least one embodiment, the composition comprises at least one pigment. These may be colored pigments which impart color effects to the product mass or to hair, or they may be luster effect pigments which impart luster effects to the product mass or to the hair. The color or luster effects on the hair are preferably temporary, i.e. they last until the next hair wash and can be removed again by washing the hair with customary shampoos. In at least one embodiment, the composition comprises a total amount of from 0.01 wt.-% to 25 wt.-%,preferably from 5 wt.-% to 15 wt.-% pigment. In at least one embodiment, theparticle size of the pigment is from 1 micron to 200 micron, preferably from3 micron to 150 micron, more preferably 10 micron to 100 micron. The pigmentsare colorants, which are virtually insoluble in the application medium, and may beinorganic or organic. Inorganic-organic mixed pigments are also possible. Preference is given to inorganic pigments. The advantage of inorganic pigments is their excellent resistance to light, weather and temperature. The inorganic pigments may be of natural origin. In at least one embodiment, the inorganic pigment is selected from the group consisting of chalk, ochre, umber, green earth, burnt sienna, graphite, and combinations thereof. The pigments may be white pigments, such as, for example, titanium oxide (which can also be used as UVand / or blue light filter, also: titanium dioxide) or zinc oxide (which can also be usedas UV and / or blue light filter), black pigments, such as, for example, iron oxide black, colored pigments, such as, for example, ultramarine or iron oxide red, luster pigments, metal effect pigments, pearlescent pigments, and fluorescent or phosphorescent pigments, where preferably at least one pigment is a colored, nonwhite pigment. In at least one embodiment, the pigment is selected from the group consisting of metal oxides, hydroxides and oxide hydrates, mixed phase pigments, sulfur-containing silicates, metal sulfides, complex metal cyanides, metal sulfates, chromates and molybdates, and the metals themselves (bronze pigments), and combinations thereof. In at least one embodiment, the pigment isselected from the group consisting of titanium dioxide (CI 77891), black iron oxide(CI 77499), yellow iron oxide (CI 77492), red and brown iron oxide (CI 77491), manganese violet (CI 77742), ultramarine (sodium aluminum sulfosilicates, CI77007, Pigment Blue 29), chromium oxide hydrate (CI 77289), Prussian blue(ferric ferrocyanide, CI 77510), carmine (cochineal), and combinations thereof. In at least one embodiment, the pigment is selected from the group consisting of pearlescent and colored pigments based on mica which are coated with a metal oxide or a metal oxychloride, such as titanium dioxide or bismuth oxychloride, and optionally further color-imparting substances, such as iron oxides, Prussian blue, ultramarine, carmine etc. and where the color can be determined by varying the layer thickness. Such pigments are sold, for example, under the trade names Rona®, Colorona®, Dichrona®and Timiron®by Merck, Germany. In at least one embodiment, the pigment is selected from the group consisting of organic pigments such as sepia, gamboge, bone charcoal, Cassel brown, indigo, chlorophyll and other plant pigments. In at least one embodiment, the pigment is selected from the group consisting of synthetic organic pigments such as azo pigments, anthraquinoids, indigoids, dioxazine, quinacridone, phthalocyanine, isoindolinone, perylene and perinone, metal complex, alkali blue and diketopyrrolopyrrole pigments.In at least one embodiment, the cosmetic composition comprises from 0.01 wt.-%to 10 wt.-%, preferably from 0.05 wt.-% to 5 wt.-%, of at least one particulatesubstance. Suitable substances are, for example, substances which are solid atroom temperature (25 °C) and are in the form of particles. In at least oneembodiment, the particulate substance is selected from the group consisting of silica, silicates, aluminates, clay earths, mica, insoluble salts, in particular insoluble inorganic metal salts, metal oxides, e.g. titanium dioxide, minerals and insoluble polymer particles are suitable. The particles are present in the composition in undissolved, preferably stably dispersed form, and, following application to the keratin substrate and evaporation of the solvent, can deposit on the substrate insolid form. A stable dispersion can be achieved by providing the composition witha yield point which is large enough to prevent the solid particles from sinking. An adequate yield point can be established using suitable gel formers in a suitable amount. In at least one embodiment, the particulate substance is selected from the group consisting of silica (silica gel, silicon dioxide) and metal salts, in particular inorganic metal salts, where silica is particularly preferred. Metal salts are, for example, alkali metal or alkaline earth metal halides, such as sodium chloride or potassium chloride; alkali metal or alkaline earth metal sulfates, such as sodium sulfate or magnesium sulfate.In at least one embodiment, the cosmetic composition comprises a direct dye.Preferred among the direct dyes are the following compounds, alone or in combination with one another: Hydroxyethyl-2-nitro-p-toluidine, 2- hydroxyethylpicramic acid, 4-nitrophenylaminourea, tri(4-amino-3- methylphenyl)carbenium chloride (Basic Violet 2), 1,4-di-amino-9,10- anthracenedione (Disperse Violet 1), 1-(2-hydroxy-ethyl)amino-2-nitro-4-[di(2- hydroxyethyl)amino]benzene (HC Blue No.2), 4-[ethyl-(2-hydroxyethyl)amino]-1-[(2-hydroxyethyl)amino]-2-nitrobenzene hydrochloride (HC Blue No. 12), 1-amino-4-[di(2-hydroxyethyl)amino]-2-nitrobenzene hydrochloride (HC Red No.13), 4- amino-1-[(2-hydroxyethyl)amino]-2-nitrobenzene (HC Red No.3), 4-amino-3- nitrophenol, 4-[(2-hydroxyethyl)amino]-3-nitrophenol, 1-amino-5-chloro-4-[(2,3- dihydroxypropyl)amino]-2-nitrobenzene (HC Red No.10), 5-chloro-1,4-[di(2,3- dihydroxypropyl)amino]-2-nitrobenzene (HC Red No.11), 2-chloro-6-ethylamino-4- nitrophenol, 2-amino-6-chloro-4-nitrophenol, 4-[(2-hydroxyethyl)amino]-3-nitro-1- trifluoromethylbenzene (HC Yellow No.13), 8-amino-2-bromo-5-hydroxy-4-imino- 6-{[3-(trimethylammonio)-phenyl]amino}-1(4H)-naphthalenone chloride (C.I. 56059; Basic Blue No.99), 1-[(4-aminophenyl)azo]-7-(trimethylammonio)-2- naphthol chloride (C.I.12250; Basic Brown No.16), 1-[(4-amino-2- nitrophenyl)azo]-7-(trimethylammonio)-2-naphthol chloride (Basic Brown No.17), 2-hydroxy-1-[(2-methoxyphenyl)azo]-7-(trimethylammonio)naphthalene chloride (C.I.12245; Basic Red No.76), 3-methyl-1-phenyl-4-{[3- (trimethylammonio)phenyl]azo}pyrazol-5-one chloride (C.I.12719; Basic Yellow No.57) and 2,6-diamino-3-[(pyridin-3-yl)azo]pyridine as well as the salts thereof. In at least one embodiment, the cosmetic composition comprises one or moresilicone compounds. Suitable silicone compounds include polyalkyl or polyarylsiloxanes. The preferred silicone compounds are polydimethylsiloxane, polydiethylsiloxane, and polymethylphenylsiloxane.In at least one embodiment, the cosmetic composition comprises 0.1 to 20 wt.-%,preferably 0.15 to 10 wt.-%, more preferably 0.2 to 5 wt.-%, in particular 0.5 to2.5 wt.-%, relative to the total mass of the cosmetic composition, of one or morehybrid polymers as defined herein.In at least one embodiment, the cosmetic composition comprises 0.1 to 10 wt.-%,preferably 0.2 to 2 wt.-%, more preferably 0.3 to 1.5 wt.-%, in particular 0.5 to1.0 wt.-%, relative to the total mass of the cosmetic composition, of one or morehybrid polymers as defined herein.In at least one embodiment, the cosmetic composition comprises 0.1 to 70 wt.-%,preferably 1 to 50 wt.-%, more preferably 3 to 40 wt.-%, in particular 5 to 25 wt.-%,relative to the total mass of the cosmetic composition, of one or more surfactants selected from the group consisting of anionic, cationic, non-ionic, zwitterionic and / or amphoteric surfactants. In one embodiment of the present invention, the cosmetic composition comprises:(A) 0.1 to 20 wt.-%, preferably 0.15 to 10 wt.-%, more preferably 0.2 to 5 wt.-%,in particular 0.5 to 2.5 wt.-%, relative to the total mass of the cosmeticcomposition, of one or more hybrid polymers as defined herein; and(B) 0.1 to 70 wt.-%, preferably 1 to 50 wt.-%, more preferably 3 to 40 wt.-%, inparticular 5 to 25 wt.-%, relative to the total mass of the cosmeticcomposition, of one or more surfactants selected from the group consisting of anionic, cationic, non-ionic, zwitterionic and / or amphoteric surfactants. In one embodiment of the present invention, the cosmetic composition comprises (or consists of):(A) one or more hybrid polymers as defined herein;(B) one or more surfactants selected from the group consisting of anionic,cationic, non-ionic, zwitterionic and / or amphoteric surfactants; and(C) optionally one or more cosmetically acceptable carriers; and(D) optionally one or more further cosmetically acceptable components differentfrom components (A) to (C).In one embodiment of the present invention, the cosmetic composition comprises (or consists of):(A) 0.1 to 20 wt.-%, preferably 0.15 to 10 wt.-%, more preferably 0.2 to 5 wt.-%,in particular 0.5 to 2.5 wt.-%, relative to the total mass of the cosmeticcomposition, of one or more hybrid polymers as defined herein;(B) 0.1 to 70 wt.-%, preferably 1 to 50 wt.-%, more preferably 3 to 40 wt.-%, inparticular 5 to 25 wt.-%, relative to the total mass of the cosmeticcomposition, of one or more surfactants selected from the group consisting of anionic, cationic, non-ionic, zwitterionic and / or amphoteric surfactants;(C) 0 to 99.8 wt.-%, preferably 20 to 90 wt.-%, more preferably 30 to 80 wt.-%,in particular 40 to 70 wt.-%, relative to the total mass of the cosmeticcomposition, of one or more cosmetically acceptable carriers; and(D) 0 to 50 wt.-%, preferably 0.1 to 40 wt.-%, more preferably 0.2 to 30 wt.-%, inparticular 1 to 20 wt.-%, relative to the total mass of the cosmeticcomposition, of one or more further cosmetically acceptable components different from components (A) to (C).In at least one embodiment, the cosmetic composition comprises 0.1 to 70 wt.-%,preferably 1 to 50 wt.-%, more preferably 3 to 40 wt.-%, in particular 5 to 25 wt.-%,relative to the total mass of the cosmetic composition, of one or more surfactants selected from the group consisting of anionic surfactants.In at least one embodiment, the cosmetic composition comprises 0.1 to 65 wt.-%,preferably 1 to 45 wt.-%, more preferably 3 to 35 wt.-%, in particular 5 to 20 wt.-%,relative to the total mass of the cosmetic composition, of one or more surfactants selected from the group consisting of anionic surfactants.In at least one embodiment, the cosmetic composition comprises 0.1 to 15 wt.-%,preferably 1 to 12 wt.-%, more preferably 1.5 to 10 wt.-%, in particular 2 to8 wt.-%, relative to the total mass of the cosmetic composition, of one or moresurfactants selected from the group consisting of cationic surfactants.In at least one embodiment, the cosmetic composition comprises 0.1 to 12 wt.-%,preferably 1 to 10 wt.-%, more preferably 1.5 to 8 wt.-%, in particular 2 to 7 wt.-%,relative to the total mass of the cosmetic composition, of one or more surfactantsselected from the group consisting of non-ionic surfactants.In at least one embodiment, the cosmetic composition comprises 0.1 to 12 wt.-%,preferably 1 to 10 wt.-%, more preferably 1.5 to 8 wt.-%, in particular 2 to 7 wt.-%,relative to the total mass of the cosmetic composition, of one or more surfactants selected from the group consisting of zwitterionic and / or amphoteric surfactants. The cosmetic composition of the invention can be prepared by methods known in the art. For example, the cosmetic composition of the invention can be prepared by mixing its ingredients. The invention is further illustrated by the following examples. Examples Examples 1 to 3 ProcedurePrimary surfactant, co-surfactant, water, and the preservative were mixed in abeaker until homogenous. Aristoflex Eco T is added in portions while stirring (550rpm) until homogenous. The pH was then adjusted to 5 with citric acid. Viscosity measurementThe viscosity was determined 24 hrs after production of the formulation. For thispurpose, the sample is tempered for at least 2h at 20°C. The viscosity is measured with a Brookfield viscometer (20 °C, 20 rpm). Surfactants Surfactant Name INCISLES Genapol LRO liquid Sodium Laureth SulfateGlutamate Hostapon CCG Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate (asdelivered) Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate (for pH < 8) Glutamate Hostapon CGN Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate (asdelivered) Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate (for pH < 8) Glycinate Hostapon SG Sodium Cocoyl GlycinateIsethionate Hostapon SCI 85 C Sodium Cocoyl IsethionateSarcosinate Medialan LD PF 10 Sodium Lauroyl SarcosinateGlucamide GlucoTain Care Cocoyl Methyl GlucamideGlucamide GlucoTain Plus Capryloyl / Caproyl MethylGlucamide (and) Lauroyl / Myristoyl Methyl Glucamide Glucamide GlucoTain Flex Lauroyl / Myristoyl MethylGlucamide Betaine Genagen CAB 818 Cocamidopropyl BetaineBetaine Genagen KB Coco-BetaineExample 1 Primary Surfactant Genapol LRO (SLES)Primary Surfactant:Co-Surfactant ratio (%) 10:2Active Content of Primary Surfactant:Co-10 Surfactant mixture [%] in H2O The results of the viscosity measurement are given in the following Table: Viscosity [mPas] Co-Surfactant0% Aristoflex 1.50% Aristoflex 2% AristoflexEco T Eco T Eco T GlucoTain Care 5 7700 15900GlucoTain Plus 5 7640 17500Hostapon CGN 5 8490 18720Hostapon SG 5 7880 16820Hostapon SCI 85 5 7290 19600Medialan LD PF 10 5 7050 14620Hostapon CCG 5 6850 14040Addition of Aristoflex Eco T to surfactant systems results in an increase of the viscosity. The viscosity increases with increasing Aristoflex Eco T concentration. Example 2 Primary Surfactant Hostapon CGNPrimary Surfactant:Co-Surfactant ratio 10:2Active Content of Primary Surfactant:Co-10 Surfactant mixture [%] in H2O The results of the viscosity measurement are given in the following Table: Viscosity [mPas] Co-Surfactant0% Aristoflex 1.50% Aristoflex 2% AristoflexEco T Eco T Eco T Genagen CAB 818 10 5130 8400GlucoTain Flex 10 5880 11280GlucoTain Plus 10 6430 13860GlucoTain Care 5 7120 9600Addition of Aristoflex Eco T to surfactant systems results in an increase of the viscosity. The viscosity increases with increasing Aristoflex Eco T concentration. Example 3 Primary Surfactant Medialan LD PF10Primary Surfactant:Co-Surfactant ratio 10:2Active Content of Primary Surfactant:Co-10 Surfactant mixture [%] in H2O The results of the viscosity measurement are given in the following Table: Viscosity [mPas] Co-Surfactant0% Aristoflex 1.50% Aristoflex 2% AristoflexEco T Eco T Eco T Genagen CAB 818 10 9800 13700Genagen KB 20 8840 13360GlucoTain Flex 5 8930 17640GlucoTain Plus 10 9220 16820GlucoTain Care 10 9770 18020Addition of Aristoflex Eco T to surfactant systems results in an increase of the viscosity. The viscosity increases with increasing Aristoflex Eco T concentration. Examples 4 to 8 ProcedurePrimary surfactant, co-surfactant, water, and the preservative were mixed in abeaker until homogenous. Aristoflex Eco T is added in portions while stirring (550 rpm) until homogenous. The pH was then adjusted to 5 with citric acid. Viscosity measurementThe viscosity was determined 24 hrs after production of the formulation. For thispurpose, the sample is tempered for at least 2h at 20°C. The viscosity is measured with a Brookfield viscometer (20 °C, 20 rpm). Example 4 Primary Surfactant Genapol LRO liquidCo-Surfactant Medialan LD PF10 orGlucoTain Care or GlucoTain Plus or Hostapon SG Primary Surfactant:Co-Surfactant ratio 10:2Aristoflex Eco T [%] 1.5Active Content of Primary Surfactant:Co-10 Surfactant mixture [%] in H2O The results of the viscosity measurement are given in the following Table: Viscosity [mPas] at RT Medialan LD WeekGlucoTain Care GlucoTain Plus Hostapon SGPF10 08250 8620 8680 84502 8290 8550 8760 82004 8110 8460 8520 81308 7980 8480 8250 788012 7800 8290 8520 8300The viscosity is stable over time. Example 5Primary Surfactant Hostapon CGNCo-Surfactant Genagen CAB 818Primary Surfactant:Co-Surfactant ratio 10:2Aristoflex Eco T [%] 1.5Active Content of Primary Surfactant:Co-10 Surfactant mixture [%] in H2O The results of the viscosity measurement are given in the following Table: Viscosity [mPas] Week RT 0°C 40°C 45°C0 5130 5130 5130 51302 4750 4860 4990 51304 4730 4730 4800 50408 4840 4720 4850 491012 4750 4760 4830 4880The viscosity is stable over time. Example 6 Primary Surfactant Hostapon CGNCo-Surfactant GlucoTain FlexPrimary Surfactant:Co-Surfactant ratio 10:2Aristoflex Eco T [%] 1.5Active Content of Primary Surfactant:Co-10 Surfactant mixture [%] in H2O The results of the viscosity measurement are given in the following Table: Viscosity [mPas]Week RT 0°C 40°C 45°C0 5880 5880 5880 58802 5990 6170 5940 59704 5950 6070 6010 58508 5940 6050 5820 563012 5840 6070 5620 5550The viscosity is stable over time. Example 7 Primary Surfactant Medialan LD PF 10Co-Surfactant Genagen CAB 818Primary Surfactant:Co-Surfactant ratio 10:2Aristoflex Eco T [%] 1.3Active Content of Primary Surfactant:Co-10 Surfactant mixture [%] in H2O The results of the viscosity measurement are given in the following Table: Viscosity [mPas] Week RT 0°C 40°C 45°C0 5280 5280 5280 52802 5330 5330 5310 51804 5500 5410 5190 50808 5440 5370 5070 4870The viscosity is stable over time. Example 8 Primary Surfactant Medialan LD PF 10Co-Surfactant GlucoTain PlusPrimary Surfactant:Co-Surfactant ratio 10:2Aristoflex Eco T [%] 1.3Active Content of Primary Surfactant:Co-10 Surfactant mixture [%] in H2O The results of the viscosity measurement are given in the following Table: Viscosity [mPas] Week RT 0°C 40°C 45°C0 5460 5460 5460 54602 5620 5480 5580 55104 5720 5450 5470 52808 5710 5540 5260 5060The viscosity is stable over time.Example 9:For testing the compatibility of Aristoflex Eco T with cationic surfactants, thefollowing formulation was chosen. Each cationic surfactant was tested at 6%active content in a separate test.24h after preparation, the formulation was tempered to 20°C and the viscosity wasmeasured with a Brookfield viscometer. After checking the viscosity, the formulation was stored at RT to check the stability over time.Table: FormulationIngredient % by weightA Water ad 100%EDTA (Disodium EDTA) 0.2Sodium Benzoate 0.3Glycerin 3D-Panthenol conc. 1Aristoflex Eco T (Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum / 0.8 Ammonium AMPS Crosspolymer) Hair conditioning agent (cationic) B 6% active (see the Table below) GlucoTain Sense 1 (Sunfloweroyl Methylglucamide) Plantasens Olive LD (Hydrogenated EthylhexylOlivate (and) Hydrogenated Olive Oil2 Unsaponifiables) Plantasens Abyssinian Oil (Crambe Abyssinica 3 Seed Oil) Lanette O (Cetearyl Alcohol) 4Cetyl Alcohol 2C Nipaquard DMDMH Plus (DMDM Hydantoin) 0.2Table: Hair conditioning agents (cationic)Genamin KDMP (80%) Behentrimonium ChlorideGenamin BTLF (70%) Behentrimonium ChlorideGenamin STAC (80%) Stearoxypropyltrimonium ChlorideGenadvance Life (80%) Polyquaternium-116Genadvance Repair (100%) Quaternium-98Procedure: Dissolve Aristoflex Eco T in water and stir until fully hydrated (200 rpm).I Then heat up to 80°C while stirring.Weigh into a beaker the remaining components of A and heat up to 80°CII (water bath). Combine all components of phase B and heat up to 80°C (one hairIII conditioning agent per experiment).IV Add step II to I and mix well. Heat up to 80°C.Add III to IV and mix well for 5 mins (400 rpm). Stir with Ultra-Turrax for 2V mins. VI Cool down to room temperature while stirring (approx. 150 rpm).VII Add C and adjust the pH to 5.0-5.5.The viscosity was determined with a Brookfield viscometer at 20°C and 20 rpm.The results of the viscosity measurement are given in the following Table: Viscosity [mPas] at RT Genamin Genamin Genamin Genadvance Genadvance Day KDMP BTLF STAC Life Repair 116250 14620 3840 24600 69008 15040 12740 4640 23650 7860The viscosity is stable over time. Example compositions Example Composition 1: Liquid Soap AWater Ad 100 %Glycerin 3.00 % 1,2-Propanediol 2.00 %Aristoflex®Eco T (Clariant) 3.00 % Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum / Ammonium AMPSCrosspolymer BGenapol® LRO liquid (Clariant)20.00 % Sodium Laureth Sulfate Genagen®CAB 818 (Clariant) 4.00 % Cocamidopropyl Betaine GlucoTain®Care (Clariant) 2.00 % Cocoyl Methyl Glucamide CNipaguardTM DMDMH Plus (Clariant)0.20 % DMDM Hydantoin Fragrance 0.20 %Sodium Cloride 0.50 %D Citric Acid 0.10 %Procedure:I. Mix ingredients of phase A.II. Mix phase B and add to I.III. Add phase C in the given order.IV. Stir until homogeneous.V. Adjust pH to 5.5.Example Composition 2: Liquid Soap AWater Ad 100 %Glycerin 3.00 % 1,2-Propanediol 2.00 %Aristoflex®Eco T (Clariant) 3.00 % Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum / Ammonium AMPSCrosspolymer BGenapol® LRO liquid (Clariant)20.00 % Sodium Laureth Sulfate Genagen®KB (Clariant) 3.00 % Coco-Betaine GlucoTain®Plus (Clariant) 3.00 % Capryloyl / Caproyl Methyl Glucamide (and) Lauroyl / Myristoyl Methyl Glucamide CNipaguardTM DMDMH Plus (Clariant)0.20 % DMDM Hydantoin Fragrance 0.20 %Sodium Cloride 0.50 %D Citric Acid 0.10 %Procedure:I. Mix ingredients of phase A.II. Mix phase B and add to I.III. Add phase C in the given order.IV. Stir until homogeneous.V. Adjust pH to 5.5.Example Composition 3: Effect Shower Gel AGenapol® LRO liquid (Clariant)30.00 % Sodium Laureth Sulfate Genagen®CAB 818 (Clariant) 6.00 % Cocamidopropyl Betaine Hostapon®CGN (Clariant) 5.00 % Sodium Cocoyl GlutamateB Water Ad 100 %C Aristoflex® Eco T (Clariant)1.40 % Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum / Ammonium AMPSCrosspolymer DNipaguard® DMDMH Plus (Clariant)0.20 % DMDM Hydantoin Procedure:I. Mix the components of A and B until complete dissolved.II. Add C and stir until the solution is free of lumps.III. Add D to II.IV. Finally adjust the pH if necessary.Example Composition 4: Shower Gel AGenapol® LRO liquid (Clariant)30.00 % Sodium Laureth Sulfate Hostapon®SCI 85 C (Clariant) 4.00 % Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate Hostapon®SG 6.00 % Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate BWater Ad 100 %C Aristoflex® Eco T (Clariant)1.40 % Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum / Ammonium AMPSCrosspolymer DNipaguard® DMDMH Plus (Clariant)0.20 % DMDM Hydantoin FCitric Acid q.s.Procedure:I. Mix the components of A and B until complete dissolved.II. Add C and stir until the solution is free of lumps.III. Add D to II.IV. Finally adjust the pH if necessary.Example Composition 5: Body Wash AWater Ad 100 %Nipaguard®DMDMH Plus (Clariant) 0.20 % DMDM Hydantoin BGlycerin (85%) 4.00 %Aristoflex® Eco T (Clariant) 1.30 %Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum / Ammonium AMPSCrosspolymer GlucoTain®Flex (Clariant) 5.00 % Lauroyl / Myristoyl Methyl GlucamideC Water 20.00 %Hostapon®CGN (Clariant) 5.00 % Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate Fragrance 0.30 %Velsan Flex 3.00 % Capryloyl / Caproyl Anhydro Methyl Glucamide (and) Water Plantasens OP 95 2.00 % Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate (and) Glycol Distearate DCitric Acid q.s.Procedure:I. Mix phase A.II. Mix phase B and add phase A to B.III. Add phase C.IV. Finally adjust the pH to 7.Example Composition 6: Body Wash AWater Ad 100 %Nipaguard®DMDMH Plus (Clariant) 0.20 % DMDM Hydantoin BGlycerin (85%) 4.00 %Aristoflex®Eco T (Clariant) 1.30 % Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum / Ammonium AMPSCrosspolymer GlucoTain®Care (Clariant) 5.00 % Cocoyl Methyl GlucamideC Water 20.00 %Hostapon®CCG (Clariant) 4.00 % Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate Velsan Flex 3.00 % Capryloyl / Caproyl Anhydro Methyl Glucamide (and) Water DCitric Acid q.s.Procedure:I. Mix phase A.II. Mix phase B and add phase A to B.III. Add phase C.IV. Finally adjust the pH to 7. Example Composition 7: Facial Cleanser AWater Ad 100 %Aristoflex®Eco T (Clariant) 1.80 % Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum / Ammonium AMPSCrosspolymer BGenapol® LRO paste (Clariant)4.50 % Sodium Laureth Sulfate Medialan®LD PF 10 (Clariant) 13.50 % Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate Genagen®CAB 818 (Clariant) 3.00 % Cocamidopropyl Betaine CCitric Acid q.s.D Benzoic Acid 0.50 %Procedure:I. Add polymer to water and stir until homogeneous.II. Add the ingredients of phase B to I in the given order.III. Adjust pH to 4.0 with phase C.IV. Add D.Example Composition 8: Hair Revitalizing Conditioner AWaterad 100 % Aristoflex Eco T Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum / Ammonium AMPS Crosspolymer1.25 % Keratin Powder Hydrolyzed Keratin 0.10 % Cosi-Plant Apfelpulver Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract, Maltodextrin 0.10 % B GenadvanceTMLife (Clariant) Polyquaternium-116, Butylene Glycol 5.00 % Lanette® O Cetearyl Alcohol 6.00 % Stearic Acid 3.00 %Cutina® AGS Glycol Distearate 3.00 % Cremophor® A 25 Ceteareth-25 1.50 % Lanette® 22 Behenyl Alcohol 2.00 % Hazelnut Oil Refined Corylus Avellana Nut Oil 0.20 % Cosi-Plant Weizenkleie GW Glycerin, Aqua, Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Bran Extract 0.20 % Fragrance Parfume 0.30 % Mirage® Glamour Silver Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Titanium Dioxide, Tin Oxide 1.00 % C Cosnacolor FD&C Orange No 4 CI 15510 0.10 % D Nipaguard® PO5 (Clariant) Phenoxyethanol, Piroctone Olamine 1.00 % ECitric Acid (25% w / w)q.s. pH 4.0 Procedure:I. Add the ingredients of A into a beaker and stir with a propeller stirrer at 400-600 rpm until a gel has formed.II. Add the ingredients of B into a beaker.III. Melt phase B in a water bath at 80-85°C.IV. Warm up phase A in a water bath at 80-85°C.V. Add A into B and stir with an overhead stirrer at 400-600 rpm for 5 minutes.VI. Add C while stirring.VII. Cool down while stirring at 120 rpm for 10 minutes.VIII. Add D for preservation.IX. Adjust pH to 4.0 with E.Example Composition 9: Pure Power Repair Conditioner AWaterad 100 % Disodium EDTA 0.10 %Benzophenone-4 0.05 %Aristoflex Eco T Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum / Ammonium AMPS Crosspolymer1.25 % GenadvanceTMRepair (Clariant) Quaternium-98 2.00 % B Fragrance Parfum 0.60 % Emulsogen® HCO 040 (Clariant) PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil 2.00 % Cetiol®HE PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate 3.00 % COSI-PLANT Hibiskus GW Glycerin, Aqua, Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract 0.50 % COSI-PLANT Acai KBA Glycerin, Aqua, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract 0.50 % Plantasens® Cotton Seed Oil (Clariant) Gossypium Herbaceum (Cotton) Seed Oil 0.50 % Glycerin 5.00 %C Cosnacolor FD&C Violett No 2 CI 60730 (1%) 0.15 % Cosnacolor FD&C Blue No 1 CI 42090 (1%) 0.50 % D Nipaguard®POB (Clariant) Phenoxyethanol (and) Benzoic Acid (and) Piroctone Olamine 1.20 % ECitric Acid (25% w / w)q.s. pH 4.0 Procedure:I. Add the ingredients of A into the water phase, stir with an overhead stirrer at300 rpm until a liquid gel has formed. II. Mix the ingredients of B and stir on a magnetic stirrer. III. Add B into A and stir at 300 rpm. IV. Add C while stirring. V. Add D for preservation. VI. Adjust pH with E to 4.0 and stir until the formulation is transparent. Example Composition 10: Conditioner for damaged hair AGenamin® CTAC5.00 % Cetrimonium Chloride Genamin®KDMP 0.25 % Behentrimonium Chloride Lauramine Oxide 5.00 %B Water Ad 100 %C Aristoflex Eco T1.20 % Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum / Ammonium AMPSCrosspolymer DWater 50.00 %E Fragrance 0.30 %Nipaguard PO5 1.00 % Phenoxyethanol (and) Piroctone Olamine FCitric Acid 50% q.s. pH 4.0Procedure:I. Dissolve C well in D.II. Stir the components of A into B; stir until clear while heating to about 75 °C.III. Cool II down to room temperature.IV. Add III to I and stir until clear.V. Add the components of E one after another into IV.VI. Finally adjust the pH with F to 4.0Example Composition 11: Hair treatment for damaged hair AHostacerin® DGI2.00% Polyglyceryl-2 Sesquiisostearate Cetearyl Alcohol 4.00%Jojoba Oil1.00% Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil BWater Ad 100%Aristoflex Eco T 0.50 % Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum / Ammonium AMPSCrosspolymer CGenamin® BTLF1.50 % Behentrimonium Chloride Genamin®CTAC 2.00 % Cetrimonium Chloride Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein 1.00 %Glycerin 2.00 %D Fragrance 0.30 %SilCare Silicone®SEA 1.00% Trideceth-9 PG Amodimethicone (and) Trideceth-12E Nipaguard POB0.80% Phenoxyethanol (and) Benzoic Acid (and) Piroctone Olamine FCitric Acid 25% q.s. pH 4.0Procedure:I. Melt A at about 75 °C.II. Mix components of B and stir until a gel is formed.III. Add C to II and stir until fully dissolved.IV. Add III to I while stirring and stir until cool.V. At about 30 °C add the components of D to III.VI. Finally adjust the pH with F to 4.0Example Composition 12: Micellar gel AWater Ad 100 %Allantoin Premium 0.20 % Allantoin Glycerin 2.00 %B Aristoflex Eco T1.00 % Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum / Ammonium AMPSCrosspolymer CHostapon® CCG (Clariant)2.00 % Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate NipaguardTMDMDMH Plus (Clariant) 0.20 % DMDM Hydantoin DCitric Acid q.s. pH 5.5Procedure:I. Mix ingredients of phase A.II. Add B to I and stir until fully hydrated.III. Add phase C in the given order.IV. Stir until homogeneous.V. Adjust pH with D to 5.5.Example Composition 13: Micellar gel AWater Ad 100 %Glycerin 3.00 %Benzyl Alcohol 0.30 %Velsan Flex 1.50 % Capryloyl / Caproyl Anhydro Methyl Glucamide (and) Water BAristoflex Eco T1.00 % Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum / Ammonium AMPSCrosspolymer CGlucoTain liquiFlex (Clariant)1.50 % Lauroyl / Myristoyl Methyl Glucamide (and) Coco-Betaine DCitric Acid q.s. pH 6.0Procedure:I Mix the components of A and B until completely dissolved.II Add B and stir until the polymer is fully hydrated and the solution is free oflumps.III Add C to II.IV Finally adjust the pH if necessary.

Claims

Claims1. A cosmetic composition comprising:(A) one or more hybrid polymers comprising:(A-i) one or more synthetic polymer units comprising:(a) repeating units of a structure of Formula (1):wherein R1and R2are independently selected from H, methyl or ethyl; A is a linear or branched C1-C12-alkyl group; and Q+is a cosmetically acceptable cation; and (b) optionally one or more crosslinking or branching units;and (c) optionally one or more further repeating units which aredifferent from a repeating unit of structure of Formula(1) and from the crosslinking or branching units; and (A-ii) one or more water-soluble and / or water-swellablepolysaccharide polymer units; and (B) one or more surfactants selected from the group consisting ofanionic, cationic, non-ionic, zwitterionic and / or amphotericsurfactants.

2. The cosmetic composition according to claim 1, wherein Q+ is H+, NH4+, anorganic ammonium ion [NHR5R6R7]+wherein R5, R6, and R7independently of one another is hydrogen, a linear or branched alkyl group having 1 to 22 carbon atoms, a linear or branched, mono- or poly-unsaturated alkenylgroup having 2 to 22 carbon atoms, a C6-C22alkylamidopropyl group, alinear mono-hydroxyalkyl group having 2 to 10 carbon atoms or a linear or branched dihydroxyalkyl group having 3 to 15 carbon atoms, and wherein at least one of the radicals R5, R6, and R7is not hydrogen, or Q+is Li+, Na+, K+, ½ Ca++, ½ Mg++, ½ Zn++, 1 / 3 Al+++, or combinations thereof.

3. The cosmetic composition according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the repeatingunits according to Formula (1) result from the incorporation of a monomerselected from the group consisting of acryloyldimethyltaurates, acryloyl-1,1- dimethyl-2-methyltaurates, acryloyltaurates, acryloyl-N-methyltaurates, and salts and combinations thereof, in particular wherein the repeating units according to Formula (1) result fromthe incorporation of acryloyldimethyltaurate or a salt thereof.

4. The cosmetic composition according to any of claims 1 to 3, wherein thewater-soluble and / or water-swellable polysaccharide polymer unit is selected from the group consisting of chitosan, xanthan gum, fenugreek gum, tara gum, locust bean gum, carrageenan, guar gum, alginate, agar, gum tragacanth, tamarind kernel gum, gum arabica, cherry gum, gum karaya, okra gum, cassia gum, chicle gum, konjac gum glucomannan, gum ghatti, pectin, sclerotium gum, gellan gum, Tamarindus indica seed gum, sclerotiumgum, dextran, dextrin, starch, derivatives thereof, and combinations thereof, preferably wherein the water-soluble and / or water-swellable polysaccharide polymer unit is an uncharged polysaccharide polymer unit, preferably wherein the polysaccharide polymer unit is selected from the group consisting of tara gum, guar gum, locust bean gum, cassia gum, fenugreek gum, glucomannan, Tamarindus indica seed gum, sclerotiumgum, dextran, dextrin, xanthan gum, starch, and combinations thereof, preferably from the group consisting of tara gum, guar gum, glucomannan, and combinations thereof, in particular is selected from the group consisting of tara gum, guar gum, and combinations thereof.

5. The cosmetic composition according to any of claims 1 to 4, wherein thecrosslinking or branching units result from the incorporation of a monomer comprising at least two olefinically unsaturated double bonds, preferably wherein the crosslinking or branching units result from the incorporation of a monomer according to any of the following structures or a salt or combination thereof: (I) Formula (2):wherein R1is independently selected from H, methyl or ethyl; and R2is a linear or branched alkylene group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms, or is alinear or branched, mono- or polyunsaturated alkenylene group having 2to 6 carbon atoms; or (II) Formula (3):wherein R1is independently selected from H, methyl or ethyl; andR2is H, or is a linear or branched alkyl group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms, or is a linear or branched, mono- or polyunsaturated alkylene group having 2 to6 carbon atoms; D, E, and F are independently methyleneoxy (-CH2O-), ethyleneoxy (-CH2- CH2-O-), propyleneoxy (-CH(CH3)-CH2-O-), a linear or branched alkylene group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms, a linear or branched, singularly or multiply unsaturated alkenylene group having 2 to 6 carbon atoms, a linear mono- hydroxyalkylene group having 2 to 6 carbon atoms or a linear or branched dihydroxyalkylene group having 3 to 6 carbon atoms; and o, p and q each independently are an integer from 1 to 50, preferably wherein the crosslinking or branching units result from the incorporation of a crosslinker selected from the group consisting of methylenebisacrylamide; methylenebismethacrylamide; esters of unsaturated monocarboxylic and polycarboxylic acids with polyols, preferably di-acrylates and tri-acrylates and -methacrylates (e.g. glycerol propoxylate triacrylate [GPTA]), more preferably butanediol and ethylene glycol diacrylate and -methacrylate, trimethylolpropane triacrylate (TMPTA) and trimethylolpropane trimethacrylate (TMPTMA); allyl compounds, preferably allyl (meth)acrylate, triallyl cyanurate, diallyl maleate, polyallyl esters, tetraallyloxyethane, triallylamine, tetraallylethylenediamine; allyl esters of phosphoric acid, vinylphosphonic acid derivatives, and salts and combinations thereof.

6. The cosmetic composition according to any of claims 1 to 5, wherein thehybrid polymer has a biodegradability of at least 30%, preferably at least 60%, more preferably at least 70%, particularly preferably at least 80%, determined according to OECD Method 301 B.

7. The cosmetic composition according to any of claims 1 to 6, wherein thehybrid polymer comprises:(A-i) from 1 wt.-% to 95 wt.-%, preferably from 5 wt.-% to 70 wt.-%, morepreferably from 5 wt.-% to 60 wt.-%, even more preferably from 10wt.-% to 50 wt.-%, even more preferably from 15 wt.-% to 40 wt.-%, even more preferably from 20 wt.-% to 40 wt.-%, in particular from 25 wt.-% to 40 wt.-%, relative to the total mass of the hybrid polymer, of a synthetic polymer unit, comprising: (a) from 40 wt.-% to 99.9 wt.-%, preferably from 80 wt.-% to 99.9wt.-%, in particular from 96 wt.-% to 99.9 wt.-%, relative to the total mass of the synthetic polymer unit, of one or more repeating units of a structure of Formula (1);(b) from 0.01 wt.-% to 10 wt.-%, preferably from 0.01 wt.-% to 5wt.-%, in particular from 0.01 wt.-% to 3 wt.-%, relative to the total mass of the synthetic polymer unit, of one or more crosslinking or branching units; and (c) from 0 wt.-% to 60 wt.-%, preferably from 0 wt.-% to 20 wt.-%,in particular from 0 wt.-% to 1 wt.-%, relative to the total mass of the synthetic polymer unit, of one or more neutral repeating structural units; and (A-ii) from 5 wt.-% to 99 wt.-%, preferably from 30 wt.-% to 95 wt.-%, morepreferably from 40 wt.-% to 95 wt.-%, even more preferably from 50 wt.-% to 90 wt.-%, even more preferably from 60 wt.-% to 85 wt.-%, even more preferably from 60 wt.-% to 80 wt.-%, in particular from 60 wt.-% to 75 wt.-%, relative to the total mass of the hybrid polymer, of a water-soluble and / or water-swellable polysaccharide polymer unit.

8. The cosmetic composition according to any of claims 1 to 7, wherein theone or more surfactants comprise one or more anionic surfactants, preferably one or more sulfate-free anionic surfactants and / or sulfate- containing surfactants, in particular wherein the sulfate-free anionic surfactants are selected from the group consisting of acyl isethionates, acyl taurates, acyl glycinates, acyl glutamates, acyl sarcosinates, acyl succinates, alkyl ether carboxylates, fatty alcohol ether phosphates, alkyl sulfonates, fatty acids, protein / fatty acid condensation products, and mixtures thereof, and / orwherein the sulfate-containing surfactants are selected from the group consisting of alkyl sulfates, alkyl ether sulfates, alkylamide sulfates, andmixtures thereof.

9. The cosmetic composition according to any of claims 1 to 8, wherein theone or more surfactants comprise one or more surfactants selected from the group consisting of (i) acyl isethionates of formula (W):wherein R1bis a linear or branched, saturated alkyl group having 6 to 30, preferably 8 to 22, more preferably 8 to 18 carbon atoms or is a linear or branched, mono- or polyunsaturated alkenyl group having 6to 30, preferably 8 to 22, more preferably 12 to 18 carbon atoms, and Qb+ is a cosmetically acceptable cation;(ii) acyl taurates of formula (X):wherein R1cis a linear or branched, saturated alkyl group having 3 to 30, preferably 6 to 30, more preferably 8 to 22, even more preferably 8 to 18 carbon atoms or is a linear or branched, mono- orpolyunsaturated alkenyl group having 3 to 30, preferably 6 to 30,more preferably 8 to 22, even more preferably 12 to 18 carbon atoms, and Qc+ is a cosmetically acceptable cation;(iii) acyl glycinates of formula (Y):wherein R1ais a linear or branched, saturated alkyl group having 6 to 30, preferably 8 to 22, more preferably 8 to 18 carbon atoms or is a linear or branched, mono- or polyunsaturated alkenyl group having 6to 30, preferably 8 to 22, more preferably 12 to 18 carbon atoms, and Qa+ is a cosmetically acceptable cation;(iv) acyl glutamates of formula (Z) or salts thereof:wherein R’ is HOOC-CH2-CH2- or M+-OOC-CH2-CH2- wherein M+ isa cosmetically acceptable cation; andwherein R is a linear or branched, saturated alkyl group having 6 to 30, preferably 8 to 22, more preferably 8 to 18 carbon atoms or is a linear or branched, mono- or polyunsaturated alkenyl group having 6to 30, preferably 8 to 22, more preferably 12 to 18 carbon atoms.

10. The cosmetic composition according to any of claims 1 to 9, wherein theone or more surfactants comprise one or more surfactants selected from the group consisting of (i) surfactants according to Formula (C):wherein at least one of R71, R72, R73and R74is selected from an aliphatic group of from 8 to 30 carbon atoms, an aromatic, alkoxy, polyoxyalkylene, alkylamido, hydroxyalkyl, aryl, or an alkylaryl group having up to 22 carbon atoms; the remainder of R71, R72, R73and R74are independently selected from the group consisting of an aliphatic group consisting of from 1 to 22 carbon atoms, and an aromatic, alkoxy, polyoxyalkylene, alkylamido, hydroxyalkyl, aryl or alkylaryl group having up to 22 carbon atoms; X is selected from the group consisting of: halogen, acetate, citrate, lactate, glycolate, phosphate, nitrate, sulfonate, sulfate, alkylsulfate, alkyl sulfonate radicals, and combinations thereof;(ii) surfactants according to Formula (E) or a cosmetically acceptableoptionally quaternized salt thereof:whereinR is C8-C24-alkyl or C8-C24-alkenyl, in particular C10-C20-alkyl orC10-C20-alkenyl; Ais each independently a group -C2H4- or -C3H6-, in particular agroup -C2H4-; Z1is a group -C(O)-R’, wherein R’ is C5-C35-alkyl or C5-C35- alkenyl, in particular C8-C24-alkyl or C8-C24-alkenyl; Z2is a group -C(O)-R’’, wherein R’’ is C5-C35-alkyl or C5-C35- alkenyl, in particular C8-C24-alkyl or C8-C24-alkenyl; Z3is a group -C(O)-R’’’, wherein R’’’ is C5-C35-alkyl or C5-C35- alkenyl, in particular C8-C24-alkyl or C8-C24-alkenyl; Z4is a group -C(O)-R’’’’, wherein R’’’’ is C5-C35-alkyl or C5-C35- alkenyl, in particular C8-C24-alkyl or C8-C24-alkenyl; ais 0 or 1, in particular 0;m is 2 or 3, in particular 3;u, v, w and x are each independently numbers from 1 to 9, inparticular 2 to 9;(iii) surfactants according to Formula (F) or a cosmetically acceptablesalt thereof:wherein R5is selected from linear or branched C5-C23 alkyl and linear or branched C5-C23 alkenyl; R6is H or linear or branched C1-C4alkyl; R7is H or linear or branched C1-C4 alkyl; R8is H or linear or branched C1-C4 alkyl; and(iv) oligoester ammonium salts that are obtainable by the following steps:(a) heating a mixture of the following compounds of Formulae (G-I), (G-II), (G-III) and (G-IV) under continuous removal of reaction water: 0.5 to 3.0 molar equivalents, preferably 0.75 to 3.0 molar equivalents, of a diethanolamine compound of Formula (G-I) 3 R HOCH2CH2 NCH2 CH2OHwherein R3is linear or branched C1-C6-alkyl, preferably linear or branched C1-C4-alkyl, more preferably methyl or ethyl; 0.5 to 1.5 molar equivalents of a dicarboxylic acid of Formula (G-II)wherein R2is linear or branched C1-C10-alkylene or linear or branched C2-C10-alkenylene, preferably linear or branched C2- C8-alkylene, more preferably linear or branched C4-alkylene; 0.5 to 1.5 molar equivalents of an organic triol (G-III) of Formula (G-III-1) or (G-III-2) OH 4 HOCH2 CRCH2OHor (G-III-1) (G-III-2)wherein R4is hydrogen or linear or branched C1-C4-alkyl or hydroxyl-C1-C4-alkyl, preferably hydrogen, methyl or ethyl, more preferably hydrogen;1.0 molar equivalent of a monocarboxylic acid of Formula (G- IV) R1-COOH (G-IV)wherein R1is linear or branched C11-C25-alkyl or linear or branched C11-C25-alkenyl, preferably linear or branched C11- C23-alkyl or linear or branched C11-C23-alkenyl, more preferably linear or branched C19-C23-alkyl; (b) reacting the oligoester product of step (a) with a quaternizationagent (G-V), preferably dimethyl sulfate, diethyl sulfate or an alkyl halide; and (c) optionally purifying the oligoester ammonium salt (OAS).

11. The cosmetic composition according to any of claims 1 to 10, wherein theone or more surfactants comprise one or more cationic surfactants, preferably one or more cationic surfactants selected from the group consisting of cationic quaternary ammonium compounds, more preferably one or more cationic surfactants selected from the group consisting ofbenzyl triethyl ammonium chloride, cetrimonium chloride (CTAC), behentrimonium chloride (BTAC) and cetylpyridinium chloride.

12. The cosmetic composition according to any of claims 1 to 11, wherein theone or more surfactants comprise one or more non-ionic surfactants, preferably one or more non-ionic surfactants selected from the groupconsisting of N-methyl-N-acylglucamines and alkyl polyglycosides, more preferably one or more non-ionic surfactants selected from the group consisting of N-methyl-N-acylglucamines of formula (II):wherein Rais selected from saturated or unsaturated hydrocarbon chains having 5 to 23 carbon atoms, and alkyl polyglycosides having the following formula:RO-(G)n wherein R is selected from saturated or unsaturated hydrocarbon chains having 6 to 22 carbon atoms; G is selected from saccharide residues; and n has an average value of from 1 to 10.

13. The cosmetic composition according to any of claims 1 to 12, wherein theone or more surfactants comprise one or more amphoteric or zwitterionic surfactants, preferably one or more betaine surfactants,more preferably one or more betaine surfactants selected from the groupconsisting of cocamidopropyl betaine and coco-betaine.

14. The cosmetic composition according to any of claims 1 to 12, wherein thecosmetic composition comprises: (A) 0.1 to 20 wt.-%, preferably 0.15 to 10 wt.-%, more preferably 0.2 to5 wt.-%, in particular 0.5 to 2.5 wt.-%, relative to the total mass of thecosmetic composition, of one or more hybrid polymers as definedherein; and (B) 0.1 to 70 wt.-%, preferably 1 to 50 wt.-%, more preferably 3 to40 wt.-%, in particular 5 to 25 wt.-%, relative to the total mass of thecosmetic composition, of one or more surfactants selected from the group consisting of anionic, cationic, non-ionic, zwitterionic and / or amphoteric surfactants.

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